Special Olympics Montana Public Events

The Special Olympics is in Missoula this spring and the next two springs, held on the week before Memorial Day. While only registered athletes can compete, of course, the events are open to everyone to volunteer, watch, or become a part of. Individual events include everything from bocce to bike races, but the opening and closing ceremonies are probably the funnest. Both events take place in the Adams Center at the University of Montana, and feature free food and drinks, music and dancing, and carnival-type activities. The opening ceremonies also features a school-by-school grand entrance -- a big deal for some athletes ve travel hundreds of miles from exceptionally remote communities to this event of a lifetime.