PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2010 Olympic Torch Relay - One Week To Go!

(Tuesday, November 10/09) - As the world’s best athletes get ready to go for gold, let’s get ready for the Olympic Flame!

The Olympic Torch Relay will visit HRM on November 18th and you’re invited to be a part of history!

Paint the town red, wave your flags and cheer as your friends, family and neighbours carry the Olympic Flame through our streets.

Come out and celebrate this cross-Canada journey on the road to 2010.

Visit www.vancouver2010.com/torchrelays to see where you can experience the torch relay in HRM.

Share your photos, videos and messages on our community Facebook page and join us for our community celebration at Grand Parade in Downtown Halifax starting at 6 p.m.

Dress warm, travel smart and get ready to show your Olympic Spirit and Canadian pride in HRM.

For more information visit us online at http://www.halifax.ca/events/torchrelay.html

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is presented by Coca Cola, RBC and supported by the Government of Canada and Halifax Regional Municipality.

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Contact:
Michaelyn Thompson
HRM Corporate Communications
902-490-5940