Olympic Torch Relay in Nanaimo

1. Olympic Torch Relay in Nanaimo October 31, 2009 By Sienna and Katlyn

2. Vibe dancers getting ready to go on stage.

3. Vibe dancers doing more dancing!

4. Mrs. Younk’s mom with a big smile!

5. ^^^^^ The Olympic rings - waiting for the torch to arrive!

6. Police officers riding sweet bikes and making sure the streets are clear!

7. The police car driving ahead of the Olympic torch bearer.

8. The BIG Relay Bus!!

9. A camera crew taking photos of the Olympic torch.

10. <<<<The Olympic torch!!

11. More Olympic rings!

12. LOOK! It’s the Coca Cola truck!

13. The Coca Cola people playing drums and handing out flags.

14. The second to last Olympic torch bearer in downtown Nanaimo. She passed the torch to paralympian, Michelle Stillwell who lit the cauldron in Swy-a-Lana lagoon.

15. Lots of people…

16. Here is the Olympic ring sign that glows at night.

17. Here it is! The torch is lit!

18. Here is the Olympic torch relay, look at the torch.

19. Here is the crowd at Spirit Plaza watching the performers on stage next to the Olympic torch cauldron.

20. Here are some random picture of shining lights - the start of the Halloween-Olympic Torch relay fireworks.

21. Here are some red and orange fire works!.

22. Here are some more shining fire works.

24. Fire works! Look how bright they are in the night!.

25. A red and purple sight - lighting up the night.

26. Some fire works reflected in the shining water.

27. Here are some more fireworks. It’s too bad we can’t hear the music.

28. Silver and gold fire works amaze the crowd.

29. Now here is a pretty sight.

30. These fireworks look all sparkly.

31. These fireworks look like stars at the top.

32. There is a little bit of yellow in these fireworks.

33. Fireworks blooming in the night.

34. An up close shot of fireworks - they look like a dandelion gone to seed.

35. Look how shimmery they look.

36. Happy Hallowe’en Nanaimo!

37. We hope you enjoyed the Olympic Torch Relay!