The Olympic opening ceremony in Paris kicks off at 1:30 pm ET, so stick with us to see the best photos from what is expected to be one of the biggest events in Games history.

Here’s a look at some of the best photos of the opening ceremony, as Team Canada gets ready to float down the Seine.

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