Paralympic Torch Relay plans
Four separate flames will come together at a special ceremony
Plans for the Paralympic Torch Relay to lead the UK into the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games on 29 August 2012 were .
皇冠体育app relay will involve separate flames being lit in four cities and will begin on 25 August 2012 in London, followed by flame lighting moments in the greater Belfast area, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
皇冠体育app flames will then be brought together at a special ceremony held at Stoke Mandeville, home of the Paralympic Movement, before being taken on a 24 hour relay to Stratford聽for the聽.
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Flame festivals
In addition to the lighting events there will be a series of evening celebrations called . In preparation for these, lantern making workshops will be held on that day and earlier in the summer.聽, a lantern procession accompanied by specially selected Torchbearers.聽