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Cherelle Parker: “The FIFA World Cup is coming here.”

Featuring: Cherelle Parker, Democratic | Mayor of Philadelphia | Pennsylvania

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Full speech: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker delivers 'State of the City' address

Published | Video Starts at 53:31

All of our celebrations will be happening. In every neighborhood in our city. Let me hear you say every neighborhood, not just Center City. That's right. The FIFA World Cup is coming here. The MLB All Star Game, so many other exciting celebrations, large and small. And, in fact, we cannot think of. A more appropriate way to ring in. (53:31–53:34)

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