Special Olympics Torch Relay

The Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America presented by Bank of America is coming through Houston, Texas. Houstonians will participate in a once-in-a-lifetime experience: carrying the Special Olympics Flame of Hope as the torch makes its historic journey across America, on its way to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, CA. The Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America aims to unite the country, increase understanding and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities, and create communities of acceptance and inclusion along the way. Houstonians who raised funds for Special Olympics earned the honor of carrying the torch through the state.

The day will culminate with a free community celebration, open to all ages. This will be the only opportunity that area residents not participating in the Relay itself will have to see the Special Olympics Flame of Hope as the torch makes this historic journey across America, on its way to the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. This community celebration event is a fun way for everyone to support Special Olympics and unify the community.

Route Details:
Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: La Porte to Pasadena
Saturday, June 20, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.: Pasadena to Southeast Houston
Saturday, June 20, 4 p.m.-8:30 p.m.:Southeast Houston to Downtown Houston (Discovery Green)

To see a map of all routes, visit www.unifiedrelay.org. Note: Event routes subject to change.

The celebration event, including the lighting of the cauldron, live music followed by the Bank of America Screen on the Green showing of a movie, will take place at Discovery Green, 7:30-9 p.m.