During the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, athletes from each participating country paraded in the stadium, preceded by their flag.

The athletes paraded around the Yale Bowl, smiling and waving and occasionally blowing kisses to 60,000 strangers.

During the Parade of Nations portion of the 1988 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, athletes from each country participating in the Olympics paraded in the arena, preceded by their flag.

Over 1000 athletes paraded through the streets of Christchurch.

Gone to Barcelona Across a two-lane road from the Ice Hall, the site of the whimsical and memorable opening ceremonies bears little resemblance to the place where 1,808 athletes from 64 nations paraded on Feb. 8, 1992.

At least 40,000 people filled most of Yankee Stadium last night, paying $10 a ticket to see the closing ceremonies, where 11,000 athletes from 40 countries paraded around the perimeter of the field and then packed the stadium's remaining seats.

During the Parade of Nations section of the 1972 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, athletes from each country participating in the Olympics paraded into the arena.

The athletes of the 71 participating nations entered and paraded the stadium together as one big contingent, signifying the bonds and friendships formed during the Games.

During the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games, athletes from each participating country paraded in the Olympic Stadium, preceded by its flag.

The athletes paraded into the stadium to mark the start of the Olympic Games.