Photos of the Opening Ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics

Scenes of the spectacular performances, fireworks, official proclamations, and the parade of nations that just took place in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium in South Korea, signaling the start of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

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