Paralympic heritage flame day: A timetable

Friday September 2 sees a day of events culminating in the Paralympic heritage flame-lighting ceremony at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2016, 06:00 BST
Hannah Cockroft takes part in the Paralympic heritage flame ceremony ahead of the Sochi Games PNL-160627-134334001Hannah Cockroft takes part in the Paralympic heritage flame ceremony ahead of the Sochi Games PNL-160627-134334001
Hannah Cockroft takes part in the Paralympic heritage flame ceremony ahead of the Sochi Games PNL-160627-134334001

During the day between 10am and 4pm there is a Paralympic GB Carnival.

This free event at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium is an opportunity to meet Paralympians and also try out a host of Paralympic sports.

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The official flame-lighting ceremony takes place at Stoke Mandeville Stadium from 7pm.

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Over at Vale Park, there is a heritage flame celebration from 6pm featuring family entertainment on a Rio Carnival theme.

The flame then arrives in the park at 8pm as part of a parade of light.

After the parade, the flame lights a final fireworks display at 9.30pm.