The baton comes to Shrewsbury on Monday as it continues its tour ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
The Quarry in Shrewsbury will be shut from 2pm ahead of the major event so organisers can make the final preparations.
"Access along Victoria Avenue between Kingsland Bridge and Porthill Bridge will remain, subject to security search. The huge celebration, which is expected to draw a crowd of thousands, begins at 4pm and events on the main stage include singing and dancing by school groups, performing songs and dance routines of the Commonwealth ahead of a mass sing-along for the finale at 9pm.
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