On June 23, cities across the United States will celebrate Olympic Day 2016 with various activities.
Commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1894, Olympic Day is celebrated in more than 160 countries. It aims to promote fitness, well-being, culture and education regardless of age, gender or athletic ability. It also encourages the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect.
Although the annual holiday is June 23, celebrations occur the entire month of June. The U.S. Olympic Committee will work with 10,000 Olympians and Paralympians to share their experiences at as many Olympic Day celebrations as possible.
USA BMX is participating by offering a free day of BMX at participating tracks around the country, according to PRWeb. Across Illinois, the participating tracks are in Elgin, Farmer City, Waukegan, East Moline, Brighton, Springfield and Rockford.
Other places in Illinois hosting Olympic Day events are the Dare2Tri Paratriathlon Club, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago Rowing Foundation and Windy City Driving. More local events can be found here.
For more information, please contact the Olympic Day Hotline at (719) 866-4535 or OlympicDay@usoc.org.
