Salt Lake City announces nightly ‘watch party’ for 2026 Winter Games

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• Coverage from Milan-Cortina will be broadcast at the Civic Center, 450 S.
• 200 East, an area between Salt Lake City Main Library and Washington Square. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“It’s not just a watch party, it is ‘the’ watch party,” said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall.
• “We’re chomping at the bit for eight years from now when it’s our turn to welcome the world again, but — in the meantime — we don’t want to wait to celebrate.
• We’re ready to get together now.”Salt Lake City was awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics in 2024.
• Thousands of Utahns jammed Washington Square for the announcement, something city officials hope will be repeated in the days ahead. All are welcome, but officials advise attendees to dress warmly, as it is an outdoor event.