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Images: Opening Ceremony at the 2016 Rio Olympics

See moments from the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Fireworks are seen over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Associated Press
Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen walks onstage during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Fireworks are set off during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Performers dance during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Performers line up during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Associated Press
Performers dance during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Associated Press
A performer walks during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Performers dance during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. Associated Press
dance during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Michael Phelps carries the flag of the United States during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Athletes are introduced during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
A spectator walks to his seat, past an illuminated Olympic rings during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
Athletes enter the stadium during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
Team United States arrives during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
Golfer Rickie Fowler of the United States, right, arrives during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
Athletes are introduced during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
Michael Phelps carries the flag of the United States during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Artists perform during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Confetti shoots up into the air as the Olympic rings are formed during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
Rose Lokonyen Nathike carries the flag of Refugee Olympic Team during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
The Olympic flag is carried to the stage during the opening ceremony. Associated Press
Fireworks explode over Maracana Stadium during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Associated Press
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