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.

A man takes a selfie with Olympic Phryge, the official mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
A man takes a selfie with Olympic Phryge, the official mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Getty Images

The Olympic Torch is seen at the beginning of the athletes’ parade on the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The Olympic Torch is seen at the beginning of the athletes’ parade on the Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.Getty Images

Members of the Canada delegation are seen ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Members of the Canada delegation are seen ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.Getty Images

Lady Gaga performs in Paris, France, ahead the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Lady Gaga performs in Paris, France, ahead the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.AP Photo

Team Greece begins the athletes’ parade past water jets and the water curtain under the Austerlitz Bridge on the Seine.
Team Greece begins the athletes’ parade past water jets and the water curtain under the Austerlitz Bridge on the Seine.Getty Images

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Bonjour Paris

Shigekix and Misaki Emura, Flagbearers of Team Japan are seen prior to the opening ceremony.
Shigekix and Misaki Emura, Flagbearers of Team Japan are seen prior to the opening ceremony.Getty Images

Athletes from Kenya pose before the Olympic opening ceremonies.
Athletes from Kenya pose before the Olympic opening ceremonies.Getty Images

Satou Sabally of Germany takes a selfie with athletes on the boat ahead of the opening ceremony.
Satou Sabally of Germany takes a selfie with athletes on the boat ahead of the opening ceremony.Getty Images