Transcript - John Furlong's Speech

The Opening Ceremony is a unique, large-scale celebration capturing the spirit and personality of our city, province and country, and are a celebration of the world’s greatest athletes. The Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony will take place at Vancouver’s BC Place at 6:00pm on February 12, 2010.

Gates will open at 14:00 for the Opening Ceremony. You are asked to be in your seats by the start of the audience participation rehearsal at 17:00.