Journalists are invited to attend.
Although fans had several hours to wait in the sunshine, the beers were flowing freely while a "boere orkes" kept them entertained. The drone of vuvuzelas echoed around the central city.
The FIFA Fan Festâ was at its busiest from 16:30 onwards and by 20:00, thre were over 30 000 people. The Executive Mayor, City Manager, Mayoral Committee and Executive Management team appeared on stage at 18:30 to thank Capetonians for being such superb hosts. Spectators at the Fan Fest were also treated to a canon salute and fireworks display.
As it was anticipated that large numbers of people might come to the city centre to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cupâ final, the City pedestrianised the area around the FIFA Fan Festâ and erected two large screens on the corners of Adderley and Strand as well as Adderley and Church Streets. Over 10 000 fans could be accommodated as a result.
The giant vuvuzela on one of our unfinished freeways is the biggest in the world (well, it's probably the only giant vuvuzela in the world) according to the Guinness Book of Records. The enormous horn is 35 m long and 5.5 m wide, and was sponsored by Hyundai.
A good few thousand people were already at the two fan jols by the time the match started, and more people were en-route.
The City would like to thank Capetonians for gathering in large numbers today to end off the 2010 FIFA World Cupâ on a high note and in true Cape Town style and gees. The tournament has sparked many a dream among people young and old - visions of greatness, unity and possibility. Long may the dream live, and may it be translated into a more permanent reality.