Newark's Ironbound Celebrates as Spain Beats Portugal in 2010 World Cup

June 29, 2010: the day Spanish fans turned Newark's Ironbound turned Red and Gold.

On this date, Portugal clashed with Spain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup for a coveted spot in the quarterfinals. Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, renowned for its Spanish, Portuguese, and Brazilian communities, came to life in anticipation. On Ferry Street, flags were everywhere. Vuvuzelas rang out. Fans chanted for their beloved home countries. All this before the game even began!

And then Spain won!

The celebrations that followed speak volumes about the people of Newark and its Ironbound neighborhood.

Category:

Travel & Events

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• Spain
• Portugal
• España
• FIFA
• World Cup
• Newark
• Ironbound
• Celebration
• Mosaic

[Ecuacolom]

Nice video Ironbound is great place love it the people are nice all mix great food español e português saudades a todos irmãos portugueses e Bras

[ParadiseDeepBlue]

@MrGalaticos Newark is disgusting, its not America no more. Its alittle Puerto rico or Africa

[MannyBei]

Nice Vid!! What a great party! Being originally from newark and espanol, what a celebration I missed! Next time I'm in town I'll have to visit your place....

[AhmadAlony123]

I wonder how the Italians reacted to all the Spanish celebration there in Ironbound, specially the wise guys :P

Nah but I'm joking, I'm proud of being Spanish, and some of the stuff I saw in this video I will never forget.

[Trigoel7]

@MrGalaticos yeah in newark new jersey. this happens every world cup. whenever a team wins the people from that country go nuts on ferry street like you see in this video. i was there celebrating with the giant flag in the middle of the street and it was amazing.

[MrGalaticos]

Hahahaa!! i LOVE AMERICA! This Ironbound is in America?