Olympic Torch to hit capital

The Olympic Torch will pass through the capital on its way to Athens when Olympic gold medallist and current Olympian Matthew Pinsent parades it through Canary Wharf on Saturday June 26.

The entire estate from Riverside to Jubilee Park will be a carnival atmosphere with acrobats, magicians, face painters, jugglers, stilt-walkers, street theatre and dance performances on show from 12-5pm.

The torch is scheduled to arrive in Carbot square at 3pm but the festivities will be in full swing by then with live musicians from around the world performing and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Gymnastics team due to showcase their talents at Canary Riverside at 12.00, 1pm & 2pm.

There will also be a host of sporting contests throughout the retail malls as well as a treasure hunt in Jubilee place, while Canada Square Park will be the centre of the children’s sporting activities.