Imagine: You´re sitting with thousand of people in a soccer stadium. It gets quiet. All are eagerly waiting what´s going to happen. Then the entrance of the participants of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 begins. Led by the traditional Rainbow Flag the 10,000 sportsmen and women enter the stadium. Yes, you are part of it, you are in the RheinEnergieStadium in Cologne.
With 34,000 spectators, the opening ceremony will be the biggest and most important event at the Gay Games VIII.
The Rainbow Flag, which traditionally leads the entry of the participants, started its journey to Cologne at the beginning of this year, visiting host cities of the past Gay Games, including Chicago, the city which hosted Gay Games VII in 2006. 70 country groups follow the flag. The participants of the 35 sports and 5 cultural events will be the center of attention as they are welcomed by the 34,000 spectators. For one week they are going to achieve their personal best in sports events and cultural performances that are the heart of the Gay Games.
You should not miss this colorful picture that will release many emotions. After the procession of participants, you can enjoy the exciting program of music, dance, and acrobatics. It will remain a big secret until the last minute which artists are going to perform. But we can promise you now that it will be a huge party.
The Gay Games will also make a political statement regarding equal rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgendered people. Vice-Chancellor and Secretary of State of Germany Dr Guido Westerwelle, who is openly gay, has taken over the patronage of the Gay Games VIII and will give a speech at the opening ceremony.
After the official opening ceremony the party continues! The After-Show-Party starts at 22:00 (31.07.2010) in the LanxessArena, presented by the colour-team. To participate in the after-show-party, you need a separate ticket! The tickets for the official opening ceremony at the RheinEnergieStadion are NOT valid for the after-show-party in the LanxessArena!
Tickets can be obtained from now on at the website of the Gay Games VIII.
www.games-cologne.com .
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