Olympic Cauldron lights up Saturday marking 10 years since Winter Games
Posted February 22, 2020 9:03 am.
Last Updated February 22, 2020 9:09 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — It doesn’t happen often, but Vancouver’s Olympic Cauldron was lit up Saturday evening.
It’s was the culmination of a day full of festivities at Jack Poole Plaza, all set up to mark a full decade since Vancouver hosted the Winter Games.
Many people who were here in 2010 can’t believe it’s been 10 years since the olympics. pic.twitter.com/Q70WDVfhpK
— Bethlehem Mariam (@bethlehemmariam) February 22, 2020
The Canadian Olympic Committee and some athletes from those Games were there Saturday, and were available for meet and greets as well as sports demonstrations.
I’m with @kelseyserwa three time Olympian and Olympic gold and silver medalist in ski cross. As a B.C athlete she says the olympics were extra special. @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/lBHfOXX8lv
— Bethlehem Mariam (@bethlehemmariam) February 22, 2020
The free fan festival kicked off at 11:00 a.m., and the cauldron lighting was at 5:30 p.m.
The #2010Vancouver Olympic Cauldron has been re-ignited to celebrate the 10th anniversary!
The spirit of the Games is celebrated w/ thousands more Vancouverites lining the railings above and on the other side of the stage.@NEWS1130@kissradiohits#TheKevinandSoniaShow pic.twitter.com/OVhYqnSaAp
— Kevin Lim (@KevinLimOnAir) February 23, 2020
Operating the flames costs $1,600 per hour, so there was only a limited time to bask in the glow.
