Seattle’s World Cup Energy Lives On | Seattle News

Seattle’s World Cup surge drew over three million downtown visitors — a 17% jump from last year — proving the city’s power to rally crowds. Now, with the tournament over, locals are pushing for more free, community-driven outdoor events to keep that energy alive. The Downtown Seattle Association points to Nordstrom’s block party as a success story, and envisions expanding pedestrian zones around major venues year-round. Even before the World Cup, momentum was building: consumer spending rose nearly 9% in May, and transit ridership hit a record in June — a city clearly ready to keep moving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/de475ece62d556ae