The 2016 Rio Olympics are Open
The Rio Olympics 2016th opening ceremony start live this evening.
The 2016 Rio Olympics will take center stage across the world, starting on Friday, Aug. 5 with the opening ceremony.
Athletes and fans from all corners of the globe will convene to kick off the Games of the XXXI Olympiad by gathering at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
The ceremony will include traditional Olympic features like the oath and the parade of nations, along with unique celebrations highlighting Brazilian culture and accomplishments.
While the person who lights the cauldron during the opening ceremony is a closely guarded secret, the odds-on favorite is Brazilian soccer legend Pelé.
NBC has announced it will broadcast the opening ceremony on a one-hour delay in the Eastern time zone (two hours for Central Time, four hours for Pacific Time) in order to “curate” the coverage. The live stream will also be delayed.
