Flotilla on Seine and rain mark start of Paris Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Olympic Games open Friday after a soaking wet ceremony in which athletes were cheered by the crowd along the Seine.
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Athletes of Team Mexico wave flags as they cruise during the athletes parade on the River Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Flagbearers Jo Aleh of New Zealand and Aaron Murray Gate of New Zealand wave the national flag during the opening ceremony.
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Spectators during the opening ceremony.
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The Olympic cauldron is lit at the opening ceremony.
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The Olympic cauldron is lit at the opening ceremony.
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Spectators watch during the opening ceremony.
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General view during the opening ceremony.
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Celine Dion performs during the opening ceremony.
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Performers at Passerelle Debilly during the opening ceremony.
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Celine Dion performs during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of France at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony.
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Spectators with rain gear during the opening ceremony.
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Performers are seen during the opening ceremony.
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The Olympic flag is prepared to be hoisted during the opening ceremony.
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The Horsewoman carries the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
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The Horsewoman carries the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony.
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The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony.
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Spectators watch from windows during the opening ceremony.
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Team Greece is seen at Pont d'Austerlitz during the opening ceremony.
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Team Greece is seen at Pont d'Austerlitz during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of Britain wave their flags as they arrive at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of Canada wave their flags as they arrive at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of United States aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Flagbearer Mete Gazoz and athletes of Turkey aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of New Zealand aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of the United Arab Emirates aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of Hong Kong aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes of Great Britain aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Athletes in the delegation of Togo aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony.
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Members of Team Australia react on the team boat during the opening ceremony.
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Lady Gaga performs during the opening ceremony.
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