London 2012: Spectacular Opening Ceremony

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics

The 2012 Summer Olympics opened with a spectacular ceremony in London's Olympic Stadium on the evening of Friday, July 27th.

Highlights of the Ceremony

The ceremony featured a range of performances, including a segment that showcased the history of British music. The ceremony also featured a parade of athletes from all participating countries, as well as a flyover by the Red Arrows.

Attendance and Reception

The ceremony was attended by an audience of over 80,000 people and was broadcast to a global audience of millions. The ceremony was widely praised for its creativity and spectacle.