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.