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| British medallists returning from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will get a victory parade through the streets of London, it has been confirmed. | British medallists returning from the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will get a victory parade through the streets of London, it has been confirmed. |
| Officials said medallists will be given a heroes' parade through the city on 16 October. | Officials said medallists will be given a heroes' parade through the city on 16 October. |
| Athletes are currently on track to achieve one of the nation's greatest medal hauls at an Olympic Games. | Athletes are currently on track to achieve one of the nation's greatest medal hauls at an Olympic Games. |
| The parade also hopes to celebrate the achievements of competitors taking part in the Paralympic Games next month. | The parade also hopes to celebrate the achievements of competitors taking part in the Paralympic Games next month. |
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| Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, said: "To reflect the excitement and pride of the country in our athletes' superb victories, we've set a date in the diary now when we can cheer all our heroes and honour their extraordinary feats at this summer's Games." | Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, said: "To reflect the excitement and pride of the country in our athletes' superb victories, we've set a date in the diary now when we can cheer all our heroes and honour their extraordinary feats at this summer's Games." |
| The British Olympic Association (BOA) described the parade as a "fitting tribute" to the outstanding achievements of the British squad. | The British Olympic Association (BOA) described the parade as a "fitting tribute" to the outstanding achievements of the British squad. |
| The British Paralympic Association (BPA) said it was "delighted" with the announcement. | The British Paralympic Association (BPA) said it was "delighted" with the announcement. |