In photos: The 2015 Pan American Games opening ceremony
Toronto's 2015 Pan American Games kick off with a spectacular show. Canadian athletic star power and amazing performers including Cirque du Soleil brought excitement to the two-week sporting event which so far hasn't generated much excitement in Canada's largest city.
Canada flag bearer Mark Oldershaw lead the delegation from Canada into the parade of nations.John David Mercer
Mark Oldershaw leads the Canadian athletic delegation.Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press
Canadian former track and field athlete Donovan Bailey is lowered onto the stage with the Pan Am flame.Matt Detrich
Canadian diver Faith Zacharias carries the Pan Am Games flame.Felipe Dana/The Associated Press
Royal Canadian Mounted Police members carry the Canadian flag into the stadium.Rob Schumacher
Performers dance during the opening ceremony.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press
Performers are silhouetted against display screens during the opening performances .Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press
Native dancers perform during the opening ceremonies.Geoff Robins/AFP / Getty Images
Fireworks are set off from the CN Tower at the beginning of the Opening Ceremonies.Peter Power/The Canadian Press
Recording artist Chilly Gonzales and Recording artist Veronic DiCaire perform the Canadian national anthem .Rob Schumacher