Sporting events in Westminster
See this guide to road closures for details of road closures on event days.
Paralympic events
| Event | Date | Location | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Torch Relay | 29th August | Central London | Rolling road closures from 3:30 am as the Torch Relay travels through Westminster |
| Live Site | 29th August - 10th September | Trafalgar Square |
Free to view Paralympic sports and music events. |
| Paralympic Marathons | 9th September | Start and finish on The Mall | Road closures along the route in place from early morning. |
| Bandstand Marathon | 9th September | Paddington Recreation Ground | Free family event from 1-5pm with music, dancing and activities. |
| Mayor's Thames Festival Parade | 8th and 9th September | Hyde Park and surrounding areas | Victoria Embankment between Westminster Bridge and Northumberland Ave closed all day. |
| Celebration Parade | 10th September | Central London | Procession through through the cities of London and Westminster of Team GB and Team ParalympicsGB. Route to be announced shortly. |
Olympic and Paralympic marathons
The Olympic and Paralympic Marathons will start and finish in the Mall in central London. The race involves around 80 athletes and the route has been developed around a loop circuit so spectators can see the runners several times.
The new route will start in the Mall and take in London sights including Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch, Birdcage Walk, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Hill and the Houses of Parliament before finishing in the Mall.
Olympic Marathons: 5th and 12th August
Paralympic Marathon: 9th September
Find out the latest from London 2012 HQ on the LOCOG blog http://blog.london2012.com or follow them on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/london2012
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