Orange and black in the streets of Laval. Before the long-awaited meeting between Stade Lavallois and Red Star, Friday May 6 at 6:30 p.m. (33rd day of National) the merchants of downtown Laval are putting on the colors of the Tango. Jerseys, scarves, pennants and balloons bloom in the windows to support their team.
In the large window of the Beauty Success skincare store, rue du Jeu de Paume, on one side, there are perfumes and on the other, jerseys and photos of the Stade Lavallois, explains Andréa who works at the institute. . “We have photographs from previous years, 1990, 1991 for example, with balloons. A colleague who is very involved in window displays did a great decoration. In her family, they are supporters. People stop a bit.”
– Julien Provoyeur
Some passers-by watch, and often it brings back good memories. “I was a fan, explains Frank, So much the better, that they go up to Ligue 2, it’s nice that they become professionals again, that’s good.” Béatrice Bordeau manages the Dim store, presided over the Laval Cœurs de Commerces merchants association. In partnership with the Stade Lavallois, the association encourages businesses to adorn themselves in orange and black before the match against the Red Star. “The idea is to create a great dynamic for the Stade’s rise to Ligue 2. The shirts and scarves were for my children, because we have been supporters for a long time. And then this weekend, it is the party.”
The city also shows its support for Tango. City Hall has installed two large banners “Proud of our Tango”. For their part, the Mayenne area and Le Château-Neuf will light up in orange and black!