Beginning tomorrow, residents are invited to cheer on their favourite team at outdoor screenings of the 2012 European Soccer Championship at Mississauga Celebration Square.

Fans can show their support throughout the month of June. Each game features tasty onsite food for purchase along with soccer merchandise for sale. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own chair.

What:              2012 European Soccer Championship

Outdoor Live Screenings

When:             Friday, June 8 – Thursday, June 28, 2012

View a full game schedule here.

Where:            Mississauga Celebration Square

300 City Centre Drive

Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C1

Cost:               Free

The 2012 European Soccer Championship outdoor screenings are part of the Summer on the Square Series - the City’s summer lineup of free events on the Square.  Located outside of Mississauga Civic Centre in the downtown core, Mississauga Celebration Square is a vibrant state-of-the-art multi-media event destination. The Square is host to a dynamic lineup of year-round, free outdoor events and festivals that showcase arts, cultural diversity and entertainment.

For a full listing of Summer on the Square happenings, visit www.mississaugacelebrationsquare.ca.  For the latest news and updates, follow Mississauga Celebration Square on Twitter and like it on Facebook. 

As Canada's sixth largest city, Mississauga is home to 738,000 residents and 55,000 businesses, including 63 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. A diverse, progressive and award-winning municipality located on the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, Mississauga is "Leading Today for Tomorrow" by focussing on delivering services, implementing its Strategic Plan, delivering value for money and maintaining infrastructure.

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Media Contact:

Vivian Peets

Public Affairs Intern

905-615-3200 ext. 5821         

vivian.peets@mississauga.ca