February 6-22 & March 6-15 | 450 South 200 East | Free to all
Together we’ll watch our winter athletes compete on the world’s biggest stage.
The Watch Party: Para Sport Showcase
Keep feeling the excitement—join us to celebrate the world’s largest Para sport competition.
Gather with community to experience elite Para athletes competing at the highest level of winter sport. Watch broadcasts together on big outdoor screens. Enjoy local food, cocktails, and live entertainment. Be part of a celebration that honors determination, skill, and extraordinary performance.
Did you know? Our country’s first-ever sled hockey team got its start in Salt Lake City in 2002. The team took first place on the world stage, and has maintained a spot on the podium since—this year, they’re competing for their fifth consecutive gold medal.
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When: March 6-15
Mondays-Thursdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Civic Center, 450 South 200 East
Cost: Free!
What to Expect:
- Live and primetime broadcasts of competitions
- Food Trucks
- Sports demos
- The Watch Bar for 21+
- Fridays: 3-8 PM
- Saturdays: 10 AM-8PM
- Sundays: 10 AM-4PM
- Welcome Hub
- Accessible amenities
Food Truck Schedule
These food trucks will be stationed at The Watch Party
Friday, March 6: La Cubana
Saturday, March 7: Makaya
Live Entertainment on Friday and Saturdays from 4-6pm
- March 6: Theoretical Blonde and Tony Negroni
- March 7: The Pickpockets and Bo York
- March 8: World Dance Company at 1 PM
- March 13: Dad Bod and Flash N Flare
- March 14: The Plastic Cherries and Gizmoe
- March 15: Raices D’ Sudamerica at noon
What does “Para” mean?
The prefix “para-” comes from the Greek para (παρά), meaning “beside” or “alongside.” In this context, it means the international competition for elite athletes with disabilities is held alongside the world’s other major global sporting festival—parallel in timing and stature.
What is Para sport?
Para sport brings together elite athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments competing at the highest international level. The six sports include Para snowboarding, Para alpine skiing, sled hockey, Para cross country skiing, Para biathlon, and wheelchair curling. Athletes compete in classifications that ensure fair and exciting competition.
Why are Para sport competitions important?
Sports for people with impairments have existed for more than a century and people with disabilities have always been part of our communities. Para sport competitions shift the focus from disability to ability, celebrating excellence while advancing accessibility and opportunity for all.
Partners
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Community Sponsor
Exhibitor
Become a Partner
Partnership opportunities are still available. For inquiries, contact:
Sarah Kyle
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 660-6320
Plan Your Visit
Field Trips
Engaging youth is a core part of how we are preparing for the Salt Lake City, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The students in our classrooms today will be the volunteers, leaders, innovators, and fans who help shape that moment. This watch party is an early step in that journey, an opportunity to spark curiosity, build understanding of the Games’ legacy in Utah, and invite students into a shared civic experience.
If you are interested in participating, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm your timing.
Parking
Ride TRAX’s Red Line to Library Station, hop on a GREENbike, or park in the underground library parking lot.
Admission: Free
Accessibility:
