The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, officially kick off on Friday at 8 p.m. with the opening ceremony inside the famous Maracana Stadium.
The opening ceremony is a chance for Brazil to display its culture and atmosphere to the world after months of criticism surrounding the Games.
One of the questions circling Friday's ceremony is who will light the Olympic flame at the conclusion of the event. Brazilian soccer star Pele would've been the choice of many, but he will not participate in the event due to illness, per the AP on Twitter.