Olympics Ceremonies

Fireworks mark the beginning of the opening ceremony at the Olympic stadium in Athens, Greece, Aug. 13, 2004.

Performers dressed as ancient Greek athletes pose during the opening ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Aug. 13, 2004.

Members of the U.S. delegation wave during the opening ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Aug. 13, 2004.

Athens municipality musicians wait in front of the ancient Parthenon temple on the Acropolis hill, before the Olympic flame lighting ceremony, Aug. 12, 2004. The Olympic flame was to stay overnight at the Parthenon on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games.

Greek Olympic medalist Niki Bakoyianni lights the Olympic torch in front of the columns of the ancient Parthenon temple at the Acropolis hill, Aug. 12, 2004.

British model Naomi Campbell carries the Olympic Flame in central Athens, Aug. 13, 2004. The relay was a prelude to the opening ceremony for the Athens 2004 Olympics Games to be held later in the day.

Jenna, left, and Barbara Bush, right, daughters of U.S. president George W. Bush, chat with an unidentified athlete as they visit the American college in Athens, Aug. 13, 2004. Jenna and Barbara, along with their grandparents former President George H.W. Bush and and Barbara Bush, will visit the Athens 2004 Olympic Games starting with the evening opening ceremonies.

The sun sets as copies of the famous Caryatids, statues of women which hold up part of the Erechtheion temple, are seen on the Acropolis hill, Aug. 12, 2004, the eve of the 2004 Olympics. The originals are displayed in the Acropolis Museum and the British Museum in London.