OPENING CEREMONY

In the tradition of the Olympic Games, the State Games of America will feature an Opening Ceremony,
on Thursday, August 2, at the Colorado Springs World Arena, to celebrate the beginning of the State Games of America weekend.

This year's Opening Ceremony will be an enjoyable evening of family entertainment featuring a ceremonial parade of athletes, sport exhibitions and demonstrations and live entertainment. The evening will conclude with the lighting of the State Games of America cauldron by Olympic medalist and World Champion Figure Skater - Michelle Kwan (USOC bio, U.S. Figure Skating bio). Click here to view the press release.

Athletes will receive free admission to the Opening Ceremony.  Spectators can purchase Opening Ceremony tickets at the following prices: $10 for adults, $5 for youth (18 & under) & seniors (55+). Click here or call 866-464-2626 to purchase tickets.  TICKETS ARE LIMITED!!

Schedule
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Ceremony festivities and t-shirt pick-up outside the World Arena
6:00 p.m. - Doors open for the Opening Ceremony
6:30 p.m. - Announcement to line up for Parade of Athletes.  All athletes (except Colorado athletes) line up
                 on east side of the World Arena Ice Hall.  Colorado athletes meet outside the west side of the
                 World Arena Ice Hall
6:45 p.m. - Athletes line up and prepared to march in
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony begins

CLICK HERE FOR MAPS TO THE OPENING CEREMONY AT THE WORLD ARENA

Come and experience the excitement of the Opening Ceremony of this national sports festival!!

Opening Ceremony Schedule:
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Ceremony festivities and t-shirt pick-up outside the World Arena
6:00 p.m. - Doors open for the Opening Ceremony
6:30 p.m. - Announcement to line up for Parade of Athletes.  All athletes (except Colorado athletes) line up
                 on east side of the World Arena Ice Hall.  Colorado athletes meet outside the west side of the
                 World Arena Ice Hall
6:45 p.m. - Athletes line up and prepared to march in
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony begins
 

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