Olympic torch parade

LONDONDERRY’S sporting heroes will be honoured next week with a special Olympic Parade which will welcome the Olympic Torch flame to the city.
By The Newsroom
Published 31st May 2012, 12:00 BST

On Monday, June 4, local boxing legend Charlie Nash will be joined by the family of swimming star Liam Ball, to lead a colourful flag parade across the Peace Bridge into St Columb’s Park Stadium where the Olympic Torch will light the city’s flame as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

The stars were among a four-strong team of Derry Olympians who took part in the 1972 games in Munich, making the city’s mark on the international sporting map.

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The flag parade will be the culmination of a series of exciting events taking place throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend as part of Derry City Council’s Big Flame Festival.

The parade will leaves the carpark of the Derry City Council offices at Strand Road on Monday, June 4 at 4pm, before travelling along the new public realm at Queen’s Quay, across the Peace Bridge and into St Columb’s Park Stadium. A special evening of entertainment will begin at 5pm before the arrival of the Olympic Torch. Entry is by ticket only, and free tickets are available from the Millennium Forum Box Office on 71264455.

Anyone who wishes to participate in the festival parade, or receive further information should contact North West Carnival Initiative on 71365151.