Sustainability at the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami

Being the only waterfront festival across the entire World Cup comes with great pride — and great responsibility.

For months, FIFA Fan Festival Miami has been building a comprehensive sustainability program for the event, consisting of over 40 initiatives aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact, while helping visitors to the beautiful Bayfront Park learn how they can protect the park, Biscayne Bay and the local community.

The program’s initiatives strive to meet the following objectives and include:

 Waste Reduction & Pollution Prevention

  • Waste Source Reduction
  • Pollution Prevention Education
  • Recycling and Composting
  • Reusable Souvenir Cup Program
  • Free Water Refill Stations
  • Supply Rescue & Donation to Community Partners

Climate Action & Biodiversity Protection

  • Sustainable Transportation Options
  • Tree, Wildlife and Waterway Protections
  • Local and Plant-Based Food Options
  • Chill Zones, shade and other ways to combat extreme heat
  • Emissions Reduction
  • Food Recovery & Donation to Community Partners
  • Local and Plant-Based Food
  • Water Efficient Features

Sustainable Procurement

  • Single-Use Plastic Reduction
  • Certified Compostable Foodservice Wares
  • Prioritizing Local Vendors & Staff
  • Use of Sustainable Permanent & Temporary Infrastructure
  • Responsible Production Effects

Education & Community Engagement

  • Staff, Vendor and Partner Guidelines & Trainings
  • Online and Onsite Communication Campaign
  • Onsite Compliance Audits
  • Volunteer Program
  • Reporting

This program was built in collaboration with Miami-Dade County and City of Miami Solid Waste Departments. Thank you for your partnership!

Join Our Sustainability Efforts

Prevent Pollution & Reduce Waste

  • Keep Miami and Bayfront Park Beautiful by never littering
  • Look for our #KeepMiamiBeautiful signs and post a photo with the hashtag
  • Always sort materials into appropriate bins for recycling, compost and landfill
  • Do not bring items that easily become litter: No confetti, streamers or glitter, please!
  • If you choose not to take your reusable souvenir cup home with you, please bring it back to the bar or deposit it into green reuse bins for washing.
  • Bring your empty water bottle for free water refills

Protect Our Climate & Environment

  • Use low carbon transit options like MetroMover, Brightline or Uber Shuttles.
  • Always respect trees, vegetation, wildlife, protective barriers and fencing.
  • Choose plant-based food options when you can
  • Visit our chill zones and water refill stations to stay cool and hydrated
  • Ask for help from a nearby firefighter, medic, police officer or volunteer if you’re feeling unwell or overheated