News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-6077
pio@cityofirvine.org

Special Olympics Public Parade is July 22

Irvine is pleased to welcome a delegation of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, team staff and delegation liaisons from Korea. Come out and show your support as the athletes march in a celebration parade on Wednesday, July 22 at 1:15 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum Center beginning in front of the Edwards 21 Theater. The athletes will be staying and training at UCI from July 21-24 in preparation for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015. To support the Irvine Host Town Program, visit LA2015.org/host-town/Irvine.

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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.