London 2012 Opening ceremony
Photos: London 2012 Opening Ceremony
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 27, 2012 in London, England. Athletes, heads of state and dignitaries from around the world have gathered in the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony of the 30th Olympiad. London plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games which will see 26 sports contested by 10,500 athletes over 17 days of competition. Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images
The Olympic Rings form during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England
Olympic Rings rise over Olympic Stadium during the 'Isles of Wonder' Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in London, England held on July 27, 2012
Stems lit by seven young athletes raise to form the Olympic Cauldron during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.
The Olympic cauldron is seen alight during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012. REUTERS/David Gray
The Olympic Flame is lit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.
Britain's Steve Redgrave holds the Olympic Flame aloft before he passes it to the seven final torchbearers during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.
The Olympic flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium July 27, 2012.
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012.
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games July 27, 2012.
Athletes of participating countries stand in the middle of the Olympic Stadium during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, July 27, 2012.
The Olympic rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London July 27, 2012.
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in
Weymouth, southern England, July 27, 2012.
A person dressed as Queen Elizabeth II parachutes into the Olympic stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
Children representing the Great Ormond Street Hospital, the NHS and children literature take part in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Performers dance during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2012 in London, England.
