The gates to
Wendy's Field at Daylis Stadium, 3rd and Grand Ave., open at 5:30 p.m. in Billings. Activities include: athlete T-shirt pick up, sponsor booths,
souvenir sales, sports demonstrations, Fitness Walk, 5K start & finish, and concessions.
The Ceremony officially begins
at 7:45 p.m. with the Parade of Athletes, followed by skydivers,
entertainment, drawing for a weekend at the Marina Cay Resort in Bigfork
and an additional drawing for 2 tickets provided by Horizon Air. The Montana
Mile (fastest milers in Montana), and traditional torch lighting by an Olympic Athlete.
2009 Torch Lighter
2 Time
Olympic Medalist
Mariel Zagunis

* 2008 Olympic Fencing Champion ~ Beijing
* 2004 Olympic Fencing Champion ~ Athens
* 2008 Olympic Bronze in Team event in Beijing
* 2006 NCAA Champion while attending University of Notre Dame
Admission is $5 for adults and free to
children 6 and under. Athletes are admitted with their Opening Ceremonies
ticket mailed
prior to the Games.