Galveston leaders tout city's welcoming history as Dutch Orange Bus heads to Dallas for World Cup

Dutch soccer supporters packed Galveston’s Saengerfest Park on Thursday to send off the iconic Oranjebus — a bright orange double-decker bus that follows the Netherlands national team around the world — as it departed for Arlington ahead of Sunday’s World Cup match against Japan. Galveston Mayor John Paul Listowski issued a proclamation during the celebration, while Visit Galveston officials highlighted the island’s history as an international gateway and its growing role as a destination for World Cup visitors. The event drew Dutch expatriates and local fans dressed in the Netherlands’ signature orange, with many expressing excitement and nervous anticipation for the team’s opening match as the bus continued its nationwide tour before eventually returning to Houston.
2026-06-11 23:00:00