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Long queues had formed at access points along the Seine hours before the start of the parade. After passing scanners and checkpoints, the first arrivals discovered the numerous floating stages installed in the river channel and bridges that have been festooned with flags and the pink-and-purple colours of the Games. "The atmosphere is really friendly," said 75-year-old Frenchman Jean-Yves Herve, who watched the show with his granddaughter. "There are lots of foreigners, we're enjoying it. It's good for France."
An Evening In Paris: France Dazzles World With Vibrant Olympics Opening Ceremony
The city of Paris turned into a colossal amphitheater, and the iconic river Seine served as a track for the athletes' parade as France showcased its cultural diversity, spirit of revolution, impeccable craftsmanship and architectural heritage in a riveting opening ceremony for the 33rd Olympic Games on Friday. The spectacle started with a dreamy break from tradition as 'Parade of Nations' kicked off the proceedings in which athletes from 205 countries and one refugee team sailed down the Seine on boats despite heavy rain, in the run-up to and during the ceremony, threatening to play spoilsport.