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March 04, 2014

Lake Placid Olympic Parade Honoring Athletes From The Sochi Winter Games

In the tradition of the two-time Winter Olympic village, Lake Placid will pay tribute to its returning athletes who competed last month in Sochi, Russia

WHO: Many 2014 Winter Olympians, highlighted by bronze medal winner Erin Hamlin (luge), double bronze medalists Steve Holcomb and Steve Langton (bobsled), and silver medalist Andrew Weibrecht (alpine skiing). Other members of Team USA that competed in Sochi will participate. More Olympians will be announced later.

 WHAT: A parade down Main Street in Lake Placid, starting at the intersection of Cummings Road. It will end at The Cottage Café with speeches from the Sochi medalists. The event will conclude after the comments with a fireworks display provided by Clauss Chiropractic.

 WHEN: Sunday, March 16, starting at 5:30 PM

 WHERE: The parade will commence at the intersection of Main Street and Cummings Road in Lake Placid.

 Media are cordially invited to cover the parade, speeches and fireworks. Also, get reaction from parade spectators along the route and Olympic supporters that will be gathered at the event’s conclusion.

 The Olympic parade is a collaboration of the Villages of Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, Town of North Elba, U.S. Olympic Training Center, Lake Placid Central School, Lake Placid Business Association, ORDA and ROOST.

 

-- ORDA --

Established in 1982, the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) was created by the State of New York to manage the facilities used during the 1980 Olympic Winter Games at Lake Placid. ORDA operates Whiteface, Belleayre and Gore Mountain ski areas; the Olympic Sports Complex at Mt. Van Hoevenberg; the Olympic speed skating oval, Olympic jumping complex and Olympic arena. As host to international and national championships, the Authority has brought millions of athletes, spectator and participants to the region, resulting in significant economic development. 

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