Media Advisory - 2014 Celebration of Excellence events announced

CALGARY, June 3, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced the events that Canadian Paralympic Team members will take part in during the three-day 2014 Celebration of Excellence, honouring Sochi 2014 Olympians, Paralympians and coaches. The festivities will take place in Ottawa, Edmonton, Banff, Red Deer and Calgary June 4 to 6. Media are invited for photos and interview opportunities.

HEROES TOUR

The Sochi 2014 Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Teams will be participating in a Heroes Tour consisting of school, Ronald McDonald House and hospital visits in Ottawa, Edmonton, Banff, Red Deer and Calgary from June 4 to 6.

Please click on the following link for a full list of athletes and visits: http://ow.ly/xxpnc

For a map of school locations, please visit: http://bit.ly/RXi91c

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JUNE 3 - OTTAWA

Photo opportunity with Sochi 2014 Olympians and Paralympians arriving at the Ottawa airport

When:	4:15 p.m. EST
Where:	Ottawa Airport
	1000 Airport Parkway
	Ottawa, ON

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JUNE 4 - OTTAWA

Sochi 2014 Olympians and Paralympians to be welcomed and honoured in House of Commons by all Members of Parliament

When:	2:00 p.m. EST
Where:	House of Commons
	Parliament Hill
	Ottawa, ON

NOTE: Entry is restricted to journalists accredited through the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery. For more information on accreditation, contact Terry Guillon, Chief of the Press Gallery, at 613-992-4511 or [email protected]

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JUNE 6 - CALGARY

Athletes to help serve pancakes at the Calgary Stampede Community Pancake Breakfast

When:	10:00 a.m. MDT
Where:	Olympic Plaza
	228 8 Ave SE
	Calgary, AB

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Parade of Champions honoring Sochi 2014 Olympians, Paralympians, Coaches and 2014 Olympic Hall of Fame Inductees

When: 11:30 a.m. MDT

Where: Parade of Champions will start on 8th Avenue at 10th Street and finish at Olympic Plaza on Macleod Trail. Parade route: http://ow.ly/xxrun

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Parade Red Carpet Arrivals

As the parade floats arrive in Olympic Plaza, athletes will be available for photos and interview opportunities on the red carpet starting at approx. 12:05 p.m. Media are asked to arrive earlier as space is limited. For media who have not registered, please contact Cherry Ye, [email protected]

Where:	Olympic Plaza, by main stage
	228 8 Ave SE
	Calgary, AB

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SOURCE: Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC)

For further information:

Canadian Paralympic Committee Media Office: 

Martin Richard, Executive Director, Communications & Marketing
Phone: [phone], ext # 2224 / Cell: 613-725-4339
Email: [email protected]

Alison Korn, Senior Manager, Media Relations
Phone: [phone], ext # 243 / Cell: 613-298-4927
Email: [email protected]

Canadian Olympic Committee Media Office:

Jane Almeida, Senior Manager, Media Relations
Tel: [phone] / Cell: 416-540-1788
Email: [email protected]

Luc Beaudin, Coordinator, Communications and Media Relations
Cell: 514-206-6720
Email: [email protected]