Rachel Stevens and Melanie C join thank you party in Trafalgar Square

Rachel will be joined by former Spice Girl Melanie C, who has sold more than 3 million solo albums and is one of the most successful British female artists of the last ten years.

Rachel Stevens said: "I'm delighted to be performing in Trafalgar Square on July 6 to support London's Olympic Bid on such an important day. It would be fantastic for this country if the Games were held here."

Rachel and Melanie's performances will be a highlight of the event, which runs from 12-2pm, which also includes Mahogany Carnival Group, Indian drummers the Dhol Academy, and Heather Small singing Bid anthem Proud, backed by community choirs. The event will be hosted by Capital FM presenters Margherita Taylor and Katy Hill.

London 2012 Ambassadors who will be in Trafalgar Square for the July 6 event include:

• James Cracknell
• Ben Ainslie
• Sarah Webb
• Chris Hoy
• Dame Mary Peters
• Jo Fenn
• Danny Crates
• Rhona Martin
• Kris Akabusi
• Sharron Davies
• Sally Gunnell
• Ben Hunt-Davis
• Giles Long
• James Hickman
• John Mayock
• James McIlroy
• Donna Fraser

London 2012 Ambassadors joining the 'Decision Day' event in Stratford are Tessa Sanderson and Georgie Harland.

London 2012 Ambassadors joining the 'Decision Day' event at SkillCity, ExCeL, Docklands, are John Amaechi and Alison Mowbray.

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