(Xinhua) -- The City of Cape Town is ready to host the final draw for the 2010 soccer World Cup next month, mayor Dan Plato said on Friday.

"The city will be pulling out all stops to demonstrate its professionalism, creativity and expertise through this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," he said. The event was a "dream becoming a reality".

The draw takes place on Dec. 4 and will determine the match schedule for the 32 teams participating.

It will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Center and be broadcast to 200 countries. Plato said a series of celebratory events leading up to it had been planned.

On Nov. 29, the traditional switching on of festival lights in Adderley Street in the city center would take place. About 100,000locals and visitors are expected to attend the carnival-themed event. The street would be turned into a pedestrian zone.

Two days later, Plato will hold a welcoming ceremony for FIFA delegates at the Noon Gun on Signal Hill.

A street party, themed "Cape Town loves Football" will be held in Long Street in central Cape Town at the same time as the draw.

On Dec. 5, 500 international journalists are set to continue the party, as a beach function is held in their honor at Maidens Cove.