On the Olympians' Parade

It's all well that there are so many parades around the country for the Olympians. What I am have been wondering since I saw the confetti filled parade in Sydney is that why the organizers couldn't wait till the Paralympians returned home with their successful campaign.

on the Olympic note..

London Olympics Handover Ceremeny (part1) - WTH!?
London Olympics Handover Ceremeny (part2) - WTH!?!?
above all... the logo for the London 2012 Olympics ( I know I am late in mentioning it..) WTBH!?!?!? Who designed that ugliness ultimate in Logo world???