What are the best Olympics opening ceremonies?

Which ceremony was your absolute favorite and why?

For me, nothing beats Moscow 1980—both the opening and the closing. It looks simple at first glance, but man, it was actually incredibly complex. Not a single dull moment—the sound design was top-tier, and the whole vibe of the stadium was just unmatched.

The closing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHQe3...elated&search=

The opening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-5U8...elated&search=

Does the Olympics for seniors in a small town in the Midwest count?

Sidney Poitier

Jason Campbell70 said:Does a local senior games meet in some small town in the Midwest count?

It counts. And they definitely have my vote... 👍

It’s hard to pin down, honestly. My earliest memory is just a blur of watching FC Barcelona, if I even saw them at all. The first one I actually sat through from start to finish was Atlanta. I haven't caught many, but out of the ones I have seen, Sidney definitely stands out. 🙏 🙏 🙏 That was something special, truly beautiful, though I have a feeling Beijing might actually top it.

Athena and Salt Lake City

🙏 🙏 🙏 Athena 1896.
The ceremony was quite simple, lacking any major fanfare, yet it remains so incredibly unique...😁

Turin...

The 1992 Olympics in Atlanta.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N42Bi...elated&search=

For me, nothing beat watching the Olympics wrap up in Detroit....especially when that little girl started singing the national anthem. Just phenomenal.🙏