5 Tips For Celebrating the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies

The highly anticipated opening ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics will take place on Friday, July 27 at 9 p.m. London Time, which is 4 p.m. ET. Due to the time difference, the ceremony will air on NBC at 7 p.m. ET. 

To inject some British spirit into your viewing, here are 5 Tips for Celebrating the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremonies—all of which you can take care of on your way home from work.

1. Go have a pint! will be screening the opening ceremonies on multiple flatscreen TVs and there is nothing more British than convening at the local pub.

Unless of course you choose to stay home, in which case:

2. Stock up on sweets! candy store in Cobble Hill just happens to sell "wine gums" one of the most popular British chew candies around.

3. Order in Fish & Chips! on Atlantic between Clinton and Henry Street has the lock on all things deep fried. Not a seafood fan? Never fear, they also do bangers and mash. Plus, a variety of "puddings" and trifles. How's that sound, old bean?

4. Get Street Cred and Make Bubble & Squeak! is delicious and totally legit. You will definitely win gold for best hostess.

5. Read Up on Local Olympians from NYC! Not only will you be able to drop sports knowledge in front of friends and family while serving tea and biscuits, but you will have when the Americans walk out into the stadium.

Cheers, mate!