Florida - Thursday May 26, 2022: The 2022 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run® Final Leg arrives in Florida on Tuesday, May 31. It will travel along both Florida coasts including a stop at the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fort Pierce on Wednesday June 1st.
The torch run began in Chicago on May 20 and it will arrive at its final stop in Orlando on Saturday June 4th in time to light the cauldron for the Opening Ceremony of the games on Sunday, June 5.
Members of law enforcement and six Special Olympics athletes are charged with protecting the Flame of Hope throughout the run.
“The final countdown to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games begins with the Final Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run,” said Joe Dzaluk, president and CEO of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. “The Flame of Hope represents the mission of Special Olympics, symbolizing inclusion, courage and diversity. We invite everyone to follow the Flame of Hope, the dedicated law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes serving as its trusted guardians, as they make their way to Orlando for the largest USA Games in history.”
The torch will visit the following Florida locations:
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Tuesday, May 31 | ||
Miami | FTX Arena | 8:30 a.m. |
Miami Gardens | Florida Memorial University, Lakefront | 11:30 a.m. |
Naples | Naples Police Department | 12:30 p.m. |
Fort Lauderdale | Las Olas Oceanside Park | 2:00 p.m. |
Port Charlotte | William R. Gaines Veterans Memorial Park | 3:00 p.m. |
West Palm Beach | Centennial Park | 5:00 p.m. |
Venice Beach | Centennial Park Gazebo | 6:00 p.m. |
Palm Beach Gardens | BallenIsles Country Club | 6:15 p.m. |
Wednesday, June 1 | ||
Fort Pierce | Veteran’s Memorial Park | 9:00 a.m. |
Sarasota | Rise & Nye’s Coffee Shop | 9:00 a.m. |
St. Petersburg | Jabil Headquarters | 11:15 a.m. |
Cape Canaveral | Cape Kennedy (Photo Opp.) | 12:00 p.m. |
Tampa | Tampa Convention Center, Sail Pavilion | 1:00 p.m. |
Daytona | Daytona International Speedway | 3:00 p.m. |
Ocala | Historic Downtown Square | 6:00 p.m. |
Thursday, June 2 | ||
Jacksonville | Friendship Fountain | 8:00 a.m. |
Ocala | Stirrups‘n Strides | 8:00 a.m. |
Jacksonville | Fanatics Head Office | 9:00 a.m. |
Lakeland | Publix Greenwise | 12:00 p.m. |
St. Augustine | Castillo de San Marcos | 12:00 p.m. |
Orlando | Orlando City Hall | 4:30 p.m. |
Friday, June 3 | ||
Kissimmee | Osceola County Courthouse | 9:00 a.m. |
Orlando | Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World | 11:35 a.m. |
Orlando | Orlando Health | 12:30 p.m. |
Oakland | Oakland Town Square | 3:30 p.m. |
Saturday, June 4 | ||
Orlando | Lake Eola | 8:45 a.m. |
Orlando | Orlando Executive Airport | 9:30 a.m. |
Orlando | Exploria Stadium (FINAL RUN) | 4:45 p.m. |
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs.