Brazil 2014 - Opening Ceremony

The global event kicked off with the opening ceremony that payed tribute to Brazil’s colorful culture. Iconic Maracana hosted over 600 dancers, a “living” LED ball made up of more than 90,000 lights, and performances by Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. Here are some pictures from the event.

United States singer Jennifer Lopez performs during the 2014 World Cup opening ceremony ahead of the group A soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014.

(L-R) Singers Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Claudia Leitte perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Actors perform during the opening ceremony before the group A World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Croatia, the opening game of the tournament, in the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, June 12, 2014

Artists perform during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A general view of the arena during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Performers jump on a trampolin during the 2014 World Cup opening ceremony at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014.

A performer participates in the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014.

A Brazilian fan waits for the start of the opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 12, 2014.

A performer is carried in a boat during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil prior to the Group A match between Brazil and Croatia at Arena de Sao Paulo on June 12, 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.