Tonight Lanarkshire welcomes the world http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/press/article/307/tonight_lanarkshire_welcomes_the_world

Tonight Lanarkshire officially welcomes almost 2000 visitors from 33 countries to the 45th International Children’s Games.

The Games kicks off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Motherwell’s Fir Park featuring the athletes from 77 cities parading into the stadium.

There will also be performances from Scottish bag-rock sensations Skerryvore, a stunning display by 400 local dancers and singers, and the raising of the ICG flag before a show stopping fireworks display brings the event to a dramatic close.