Gay Games Opening Ceremony

Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 will officially open on 31 July 2010 with an impressive celebration at the RheinEnergieStadion. It will feature international stars, artistic athletic presentations, music, and of course the official procession of the participants! 10,000 athletes as well as about 2,000 artists for the cultural events from more than 70 countries are expected. Country by country they will all march into the stadium, bringing the colours of the world to Cologne.

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Music, dance, entertainment, commemorations, a bit of politics... and most of all an amazing mood with an estimated 34,000 spectators! It will be an Opening Ceremony befitting the largest sports and cultural events of the world. The 12,000 participants of the Gay Games VIII Cologne 2010 automatically receive a ticket to the Opening Ceremony with their registration.

(source: games-cologne.de)