The Queen's Baton Relay began its tour of the Commonwealth in October 2021
It is due to visit regional landmarks on Sunday, including the Clock Tower, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and Rutland Water.
Leicester's deputy city mayor Piara Singh Clair said: "We are delighted to play our part in the build-up to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games."The baton will arrive at Rutland Water at about 10:00 BST, before making its way across the reservoir by boat. Lucy Stephenson, leader of Rutland County Council, said: "We're thrilled that Rutland will form part of the Queen's Baton Relay.
"It's an honour for Rutland to be part of the route and what is a truly special and historic occasion."It will be taken to landmarks including the Clock Tower, the King Richard III Visitor Centre and - finally - Jubilee Square. The city council said there would be activities for people to enjoy from 11:00 until 15:00 in Green Dragon Square and Jubilee Square, including wheelchair rugby with the Leicester Tigers Foundation, basketball with the Leicester Riders and activities with Leicester Hockey Club, Leicester City's Urban Fox programme and Leicestershire County Cricket Club.
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