Team Locals

Rizzle Kicks have been confirmed for the celebrations when the Olympic Torch comes to our great city.

The two-hour celebration will take place on Southsea common on July 15th. The show will also feature local singers, dancers, entertainers and sports stars so make sure you get involved and show your support for local talent.

Portsmouth has been chosen as an overnight stopping point for the torch when it arrives in the city from Jersey, before leaving for Brighton the following day.

Rizzle Kicks said: ‘We can’t wait to bring our live show to Coca-Cola’s evening celebrations for the Olympic torch relay. Just being part of the Olympics is buzzing and to be involved with all the young people who are running the Olympic Flame is something we’re really excited about.’

For details on how to attend the celebration visit london2012.com/join-in/whats-on

The Olympic Flame is coming to Portsmouth

Check out the map below which shows where the torch will be travelling around Portsmouth & Southsea on 15^th & 16^th July 2012.

The council are involved with loads of activates to start the celebrations to the opening of the London 2012 Olympics which will be announced over the coming weeks. We will keep you fully informed with all upcoming events so everyone can get involved.

The Olympic Flame will be making its journey from Greece and arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012, ready for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay to begin the following day.

The flame will make its first stop at HMS Victory for a quick photo opportunity around 6pm before making its way down Queens Street towards the Guildhall Square where you will be able to get a great view at around 6.30pm.

There is a council organised FREE evening celebration on Southsea Common starting at 5pm with the flame due to arrive here around 6.50pm.

Knowing the Portsmouth locals these celebrations will go on for a while so come on down and enjoy the celebrations!

Monday 16^th July will see the flame making a very special farewell from Fratton Park where local schools have been invited to get involved with the send off.

From here the flame will make its way down Goldsmith Avenue along Fratton Road to Kingston Crescent before making its way on the next leg of the relay.