Video: London 2012 Olympics: Samba dancers welcome torch to Hackney "We are here celebrating life, happy because we are commemorating the 2012 Olympics," said Henrique Da Silva from Brasil, who has been living in London for 20 years. The parade included dozens of floats, musicians and dancers from different countries, who danced and performed through the London streets. "Thank you to the rest of the world to come and to see us and help us to celebrate," said Angie, from England, while waving a British flag. The flame has already travelled to many parts of the United Kingdom, ahead of its showcase moment at the July 27 opening ceremony.