The monsoon showers, a daily occurrence in September, held off until the ceremony was drawing to a close.

The womenfolk could sing, and the ceremony would draw the men away from the saloons for a few minutes.

The ceremony also drew a record low 10.68 rating in the 18-49 target demographics.

Since 1998, the year that excitement over "Titanic" helped the ceremony draw an average of 55.3 million viewers, the figure has dipped nearly 25 percent.

As the ceremonies drew to a close, the Americans were perched high in the stands, along with all the other athletes.

The long ceremony was finally drawing to its end.

But in some cities and towns, the ceremonies drew numerous couples seeking to gain official recognition for their relationships.

The ceremony drew its lowest ratings since 1996, with an estimated 40.54 million watching and 24.87 households watching.

The 1 p.m. wreath-laying ceremony had drawn fewer than 100 people.

The monthly ceremony in Tepito draws hundreds of people from across the capital.