The Special Olympics World Games Torch Run Ceremony: Once-in-a-lifetime international opportunity right here in Novato!

The Special Olympics World Games Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony is just four days away – please come and be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity happening right here in Novato!

This year’s Special Olympics World Games will be the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world in 2015. The games are being held in Los Angeles from July 25 – August 2, and approximately 80,000 spectators are expected – this will be the single largest event in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games. Earlier this year the Flame of Hope was lit from the rays of the sun in Greece (home of the Olympics), and it has been making its way to Los Angeles to be a part of the World Games. The City of Novato is thrilled to have been selected as one of the Flame of Hope stops on its way down to southern California. The Flame will be accompanied by 42 international athletes and law enforcement officers, and the City of Novato is hosting a community celebration for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Everyone is invited to join us and be a part of this worldwide historical event, happening right here on Novato’s City Green!

Monday, July 13
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Novato City Green, 901 Sherman Ave

The festivities will start promptly at 7:00pm with a live 16-piece band. The athletes are expected to arrive at 7:25pm, and will be welcomed by the Mayor of Novato and Novato’s Chief of Police. Audience members will also get to hear from two Special Olympians and the Novato Gymnastics team will be giving a special performance. The athletes are scheduled to leave by 8:25pm, so they can continue to bring the Flame of Hope closer to its final destination.

Whole Foods is providing free healthy snacks and beverages.

We’d love to have as many people as possible join us for this fun community event, and be a part of international history right here in Novato!

If you have any questions please call (415) 899-8290, and we hope to see you there!