Where to watch the Paralympics opening ceremony!

Paralympic Screenings in the UK 29th August 2012 8.30pm

It's the Paralympics Opening Ceremony tonight and we're really excited about it! The event is all about celebrating the inclusive nature of the Paralympics and its theme is 'Enlightenment', focusing on all we can achieve as human beings. The ceremony has been carefully curated by two Artistic Directors, Bradley Hemmings and Jenny Sealey and will feature over 3,000 volunteers and a fly past from British charity ‘Aerobility’. It's going to be big!!

There are lots of screenings tonight in London so if you're in town, go soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the start of London's remarkable Paralympics! BBC Big Screens are also showing the Paralympics Opening Ceremony around the UK (see below).

Remember to bring blankets and something warms to wear! Happy Paralympics!

BBC Big Screens, UK-wide FREE

There are 23 big screens dotted around the UK, including Waltham Forest, London, Woolwich, London, Belfast, Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Coventry, Derby, Derry, Dover, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Salford, Swansea, Swindon

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens/locations/?source_url=/bigscreens/locations

BT Live in Trafalgar Square, London FREE

Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis and no tickets are required. http://www.btlondonlive.com/trafalgar-square

Broadgate, London FREE

There will be big screens showing the Ceremony in each of the three pedestrianised piazzas around Broadgate in the City (of London). http://www.broadgate.co.uk/News/Detail/103

Newham LIVE, Stratford Park and Central Park, London FREE

Come along to watch live action from the Paralympic Games on two giant screens at Stratford Park and Central Park plus children's activities, performances from the best of Newham talent and sports activities every weekend. http://www.newham.com/live/summer/newham_live_olympic_and_paralympic_gam...

Hammersmith Big Screen; Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London FREE

Join Hammersmith in cheering the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games as part of their BIG SCREEN Summer Festival 2012 Schedule. The ceremony starts at 8.30pm BST. http://www.hammersmithlondon.co.uk/events/london-2012-paralympic-games-o...

The Doodle Bar, Battersea, London, FREE

A lovely doodly, artsy environment to watch the Opening Ceremony and enjoy a beverage! http://www.thedoodlebar.com/