Victoria being the first community on the Olympic Torch Relay route, celebration plans organized will make this day even more memorable. It includes a First Nations welcome ceremony and music celebrating Canada's diversity.

Set against the backdrop of the historic legislative buildings, The Fairmont Empress hotel and Victoria's stunning inner harbour, the celebration starting at 6:30pm will feature unforgettable ensemble performances featuring many of Victoria's best-known musicians, performers and artists, acrobatics and dance troupes as well as involvement by local luminaries, athletes and celebrities.

Attendees can expect a spectacular multimedia presentation, exciting street-level animation with giant puppets, interactive characters and lanterns, and a choreographed aerial sculpture featuring audience interaction. Thousands of handheld small torch replicas, state-of-the-art glow products and a thrilling pyrotechnics finale will mirror the symbolism of the Olympic Flame. The Olympic Flame is scheduled to arrive at 7:30pm.

An ensemble concert featuring a multimedia segment, a theme song specifically written for the celebration, and tenor Ken Lavigne plus a choir and members of the Victoria Symphony and First Nations drummers will create much excitement for this high-energy finale.