By Eugene Majuru in Glasgow
(News Of The South) – Glasgow is getting ready for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games scheduled for Wednesday July 23 at Celtic Park.
About 40 000 people from all walks of life are expected to throng the venue and be part of the historic event.
The Commonwealth games will run from July 23 to August 3.
The opening ceremony will witness entertainment from Scottish icon Rod Stewart, former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Susan Boyle and Amy McDonald to name but a few.
With the world holding its breath, Glasgow will reintroduce themselves to the Commonwealth family and will most of all celebrate the commonality and shared qualities of the Commonwealth – the true spirit of unity and diversity.
From audacious, visual and musical performances to theatrical moments, the celebration will set the Glasgow skyline alight. The story of the Commonwealth nations will be aptly represented through the Parade of Nations, the Competitors’ Oath, and the epic finale to the Queen’s Baton Relay as it ends its 190, 000KM and 288 day adventure.
A total of 4500 athletes and 71 countries are taking part in the Games.
About 2,000 military personnel will help provide venue security as well as performing ceremonial roles at the event, including a Red Arrows fly-past at the opening ceremony.
The army will be providing 900 personnel with 300 each from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. A further 900 people will be held in reserve.
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