Tartan Army parties at Ball & Chain, marches to loanDepot Park to catch Marlins game

MIAMI (WSVN) - Team Scotland’s biggest fans took over Miami ahead of a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup showdown with Brazil.

The Tartan Army warmed up at Ball & Chain in the Little Havana neighborhood on Monday afternoon before they packed loanDepot Park for the Marlins’ game against the Texas Rangers.

Before walking just under a mile in the scorching Miami heat, soccer fans were greeted with live music and a menu of eats and drinks at Ball & Chain, where they got a taste of the Cuban culture.

“Like, when they reached out to us, I said, ‘Yes, of course, we’re more than happy,'” said Felipe Braun, Ball & Chain’s general manager. “They want to have the vibe of Miami, but specifically Little Havana, and they chose us.”

Braun told 7News this was an all-hands-on-deck situation, one that included ordering more than a dozen kegs of beer and bringing out his full staff for the full crowd they expected and got on Monday afternoon.

“So I had to, like at a 911 emergency, call the breweries and [say], ‘Hey, guys, I need you,’ so they were able to deliver [the beer supplies],” he said. “They’re getting cold, and we’re ready to roll.”

The Scots’ Miami stop was part of their mission to bring the party to every city where Scotland plays during the World Cup. Last week, they went viral for their passion and pure entertainment in Boston.

On Monday, it was time for the Magic City to have them.

“We party, we go, we drink,” said a fan.

“We have fun. We don’t have any problems,” said another fan

Wednesday night, soccer fans will witness a melting pot of culture, joy and passion when Scotland squares off against Brazil at Miami Stadium, the Miami Gardens venue otherwise known as Hard Rock Stadium, as the World Cup continues.

“They’re super, super happy, they have a super vibe, kind of match our energy,” said Braun. “It’s magical. It’s something that I think is an example, to everyone that is a fan, they should be.”

The kind words from Braun are genuine, even though the Scots are playing his home country of Brazil.

“I think that’s going to be the only thing that I’m not going to be with them, but pretty much, they’re here since Friday, [bringing] their vibe, having beer, having funs, taking pictures with the guests,” he said. “They come all dressed up, so it’s pretty much like, that day, I have to cheer for my team, but every other day, I’m going to cheer for them.”

After their pre-game at Ball & Chain, the Scottish sang, danced and played their bagpipes as they marched to loanDepot Park. They even left a traffic cone on yop of one of Calle Ocho’s iconic rooster statues.

Upon reaching the stadium late Monday afternoon, many enjoyed a sweet blend of South Florida flavor mixed in with Scottish pride, as they cheered on the Marlins.

“You know what, it’s all about the love of the game. This is the love and the passion they have for the game, that’s why they’re here. The heat is not going to stop them,” said a woman watching the parade.

“It’s just amazing, what the Scottish can blend. We love it here,” said fan Eddie Ford.

“I am loving it, honestly,” said a Scottish fan.

“No Scotland, no party, all the time, all the time,” said another Scottish fan.

One of the players for Scotland’s national football team, who is injured and will not play in the World Cup, threw out the first pitch at the Marlins vs. Rangers game.

While the players battled it out on the pitch, the Brazilian and Scottish fans are seeing who will win partying in Miami — from the samba on the streets to the kilts in the seats.

“The energy, the happiness, the Latin culture, so I feel much like home,” said a Brazilian fan.

As for the Scots, they have a packed calendar on Tuesday, full of bar appearances, meet and greets and a massive South Beach takeover.

The Tartan Army are set to gather at the corner of Ocean Drive and 14th Street on Tuesday afternoon and will march south of Fifth Street beginning at 2 p.m. They plan to end the night at E11EVEN Miami.

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