Millions across the UK get set to join in London 2012 opening celebrations
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Final touches are being made. The Olympic Torch is nearly at the climax of its 70 day journey. And millions of people across the UK are getting ready to join in the celebrations on Friday 27 July to mark the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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It’s expected that one billion will tune in to watch as the Opening Ceremony officially opens the Olympic Games at 9pm. The show, Isles of Wonder, will feature spectacular dance displays, music by Underworld and thousands of athletes and volunteers.
In the UK more than 15,000 London 2012 Local Leaders are planning ‘Opening Night In’ parties to kick start the Games’ celebrations. Fancy dress parties, sports days, family get-togethers and even an Olympic-themed wedding are just some of the celebrations happening to mark this momentous occasion.
If you're planning to tune in, why not join the nation in getting ready to celebrate the biggest party of the summer?
London 2012 has got everything you need to throw the perfect Opening Night In party from ideas about what theme to choose, to what games to play, what decorations you could make and how you can keep the kids busy.
Want to find out more? Visit the London 2012 Opening Night In website.
Comments
by Hamilton_Paul
Thursday, July 26 2012, 3:48PM
“City_C10 it does seem like the people of Leicester are a boring lot.”
by 4_Stroke
Thursday, July 26 2012, 1:20PM
“It clashes with Emmerdale and Coronation street!...... No contest. Its Corrie for me.”
by Juzzah
Wednesday, July 25 2012, 2:17PM
“We will pay for this for years and get no benefit, the only place that will benefit from this is London as per usual!!”
by Marion42
Tuesday, July 24 2012, 2:57PM
“I am also sick of hearing about the Olympics!! My race is to get the most down arrows for a comment!! I WILL NOT BE WATCHING THE FLIPPING OLYMPICS!!!! Sooner its over the better!!! PLEASE - NO GREEN UP ARROWS...on your marks..."bang"”
by thealmighty
Monday, July 23 2012, 9:18AM
“SO FAR, its not been one to be proud of”
by GCtheDJ
Sunday, July 22 2012, 9:30PM
“But there are some beautiful people to watch. Jessica Ennis makes me sigh!”
by AAAAAAARGH
Sunday, July 22 2012, 9:04PM
“I'm sick of hearing about the olympics! Athletics is so dull. There's no skill involved to outwit an opponent, it's just physical effort.”
by henry_root
Sunday, July 22 2012, 10:48AM
“Millions across the UK will join London in paying for this fiasco for decades.”
by HCAFCscarb
Saturday, July 21 2012, 3:12PM
“Am I the only one who isn't bothered about the Olympic games ?”
by City_C10
Friday, July 20 2012, 2:07PM
“Millions across the UK get set to join in London 2012 opening celebrations - Leicester do not seem to be in the party mood, trains are striking, no big TV for events (they do not which to use due to cuts), so I cannot see it happening?”