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Special Olympics World Games opening ceremony (19 images)

The opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on July 25, 2015.



Avril Lavigne performs during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on July 25, 2015. It was her first performance since revealing she's been battling Lyme disease. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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A fireworks display concludes the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on July 25, 2015. Delegations from 165 countries attended the ceremony. Competition by approximately 6,500 Special Olympics athletes in 25 sports will continue through next Saturday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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First lady Michelle Obama greets Tim's Place restaurant owner Tim Harris during the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on July 25, 2015. Delegations from 165 countries attended the ceremony. Competition by approximately 6,500 Special Olympics athletes in 25 sports will continue through next Saturday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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First lady Michelle Obama (C) attends the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles on July 25, 2015. Delegations from 165 countries attended the ceremony. Competition by approximately 6,500 Special Olympics athletes in 25 sports will continue through next Saturday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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