In outlining his vision to the Olympic Board, the Mayor has said that he will reiterate the importance of ensuring people can get to and from venues effortlessly and efficiently, and that London showcases all its creative dynamism.

From the moment people arrive by plane or train, to the moment they leave, London will provide a fantastic welcome, Johnson promised.

Our 7,000 volunteers located at key points in the city will provide information, assistance and a welcoming smile to everybody needing help and support.

These volunteers will be in addition to the 70,000 that London 2012 will be recruiting.

While the Olympic Park will be the focus of much sporting prowess, central London will also be a hive of activity, with many road events, including the marathon and cycling races taking place there.

The Mayor hopes that as many of these events as possible can take place at the weekend so that home supporters can come and cheer on the British athletes.

Johnson is determined that London puts on a great show across the capital to match the sporting spectacle, he promised.

He will outline his vision for the four proposed live sites of Hyde Park, Victoria Park, Jubilee Gardens on the Southbank and Potters Field beside City Hall which will hold concerts and have big screens so people can watch the action.

Hyde Park (pictured) and Victoria Park will have capacity's of 50,000 and 40,000 respectively while Jubilee Gardens will have 8,000 and Potters Bar 4,500.

Trafalgar Square, while not a live site because of the logistical problems of traffic, security and access, will still be a magnet for many people and form part of a much wider central area of celebration, Johnson claimed.

As part of the Cultural Olympiad, the Festival 2012 team is already hard at work harnessing London’s creative dynamism, he said.

At the heart of the cultural celebrations surrounding the Olympics will be a 12-week, once-in-a-lifetime arts festival with commissions from some of the world's finest artists.

Events such as the Create festival in East London are being positioned to attract similar size crowds as Edinburgh’s Fringe festival in years to come.

Johnson said: "The Olympic and Paralympic Games are such a unique and outstanding opportunity for London and the UK with the benefits far outliving the closing ceremony.

"We’re under no illusion about the mammoth tasks ahead in planning and preparing for the world to come and experience our capital.

"It would be remiss of us to think people will stay away from such an occasion - simply put, it will be ‘business as unusual’.

"But we will be more than ready and are carefully planning these momentous and historic days for our city.

"Any visitor to London during a normal summer is spoilt for choice – in 2012 we’ll be raising it several notches."

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