The Olympic Torch Relay will travel through Essex on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th July 2012, passing through 17 towns and villages on its way to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Residents are invited to line the route in these 17 communities on these days to welcome the Olympic Flame and celebrate the achievements of the inspirational Torchbearers.

Each Borough and District have arranged a selection of activities and celebratory events to welcome the flame – to find out more visit your Local Authority website or to view the interactive map at www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelaymap