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Covington to host Louisiana Special Olympics on Saturday

COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The Louisiana Special Olympics are back after taking a year off due to COVID-19.

Christ Episcopal School in Covington, La., will host this year’s event.


The opening ceremony will be Friday at 5:30 p.m., with the official start of the Summer Games to begin on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. – 30 minutes after the lighting of the torch.

Spectators are welcome to attend.

Masks and social distancing will be required.