Photos: 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

The Olympic Rings float on a boat in the Thames. Photo: PhotoRun.net

The Olympic Rings float past Tower Bridge. Photo: PhotoRun.net

The United States Olympic Team walks into Olympic Stadium on Friday night. Two-time Olympic fencing champion Mariel Zagunis was the flag bearer. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Some 250 athletes make up the United States Olympic Team. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Sir Steve Redgrave brought the Olympic Flame into the stadium, but the cauldron was lit by seven young athletes representing Great Britain's future in sport. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Wide shot of Olympic Stadium, which holds over 80,000 spectators. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Japan walks into the opening ceremony with a rather large delegation. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Yes, even a Voldermort from Harry Potter made an appearance in the opening ceremony. Photo: PhotoRun.net

The Opening Ceremony concluded with a tremendous fireworks show. Photo: PhotoRun.net

A farmland scene was created to help celebrate Britain's history. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Usain Bolt waves the Jamaican flag to the thunderous roar of the crowd. Photo: PhotoRun.net

Athletes from 204 nations gather on the infield of the stadium. Photo: PhotoRun.net