Outgames Opening Ceremonies
I have posted my pics from the Outgames Opening Ceremonies to flickr. The official photos from the Outgames organizers you will find here. What a show!!
k.d. lang- Martha Wash
- Deborah Cox
- Jonas
- Sylvie Desgroseilliers
- Diane Dufresne
- AND! Cirque du Soleil
Getting into stadium was a breeze. I am amazed at how well these games are organized. Winding through the belly of Olympic Stadium, the athletes got louder and louder. The Germans had yellow umbrellas, the Aussies inflatable kangas, the Dutch decked out in orange and the Brits waved pink Union Jacks. The crowd went crazy when Canada walked (and ran) on to the stadium floor as the show got started. (As evidenced by my pics on flickr – sorry they are so blurry.)
The only awkward moment was the booing of Federal Public Works Minister Michael Fortier. At one point the booing was so loud he could not be heard at all. And we were right in the front. I understand Stephen Harper can’t be here in person, he’s busy…I am fine with that, but I was particularly curious to note that there isn’t a letter from him in the official programme. That says something to me.
Montreal has done a first class job organizing these games and you can tell the whole city is behind them. My first day of swimming is Monday.
