Whiz. Bang. Oooh. Aaah. A free fireworks spectacular will set the night sky ablaze at the Opening Ceremony for the World Rowing Championships on Saturday 19 August. We hope you will all be there.
The evening part carnival, part street party – an evening out for all the family.
 
Come early, bring your own picnic or graze the stalls and bars selling food and drink from around the world. Jugglers, buskers and magicians will mingle with the crowd until 19:30h when the Band of the Welsh Guards* will march past followed by a parade of flags from more than 60 countries taking part in the Championships.
On the rowing lake there will be a historic boat pageant including the magnificent Drapers’ Barge and on the banks a thrilling multi-cultural display of music and dance by Slough’s Fusion Dance Company leading up to the fireworks.
Some season tickets covering all eight days on competition starting on Sunday 20 August are still available at £85.00, guaranteeing a seat in the grandstand for the final two days. Daily Grandstand tickets are from £10.00 and Enclosure tickets are from £5.00.  To purchase tickets visit www.wrc2006.com or call the ticket hotline on 0870 272 1872.
Throughout the Championships there will be a designated family fun area with entertainment and refreshments for all ages and a land train round the site.

*Subject to operational commitments