On 24 August, more than 400 flags will be raised the length and breadth of the United Kingdom to mark the moment they become the next host of the Summer Games.
Flags will be raised at places including Local Government Buildings, Army Barracks, Whitehall Departments.
They will also fly at the points furthest north, south, east and west in the UK.
Outside the UK, the flag will be flown at overseas missions from Vancouver to Tokyo.
This activity will follow the moment when London Mayor Boris Johnson is symbolically handed the Olympic Flag, officially marking the start of London’s tenure as Summer Olympic Host City.
London 2012 Organising Committee Chair Sebastian Coe said: 'When the Mayor of London accepts the Olympic Flag on 24 August, the eyes of the world will turn to London and the UK as the next Summer Host City.
'It is a very important and exciting moment for us, and we want as many people as possible to join in the Handover celebrations. We are delighted that so many local authorities share our excitement and are proudly displaying the Handover Flag to mark this very special moment on our journey to 2012.'
source: www.london2012.com
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