1996 - Rebirth of the Modern Games & Parade of Nations 1/13

(9:48pm) Following the Temple of Zeus, this is a tribute to Baron Pierre de Coubertin (born in Paris), who was responsible for reviving the Modern Olympics. A Call to the Nations is made once again in the darkness (Absence of the Olympics) to revive them. Runner's representing the host citys (from Athens to Atlanta) of the Modern Olympics depart from the Temple of Zeus in a new light representing the Rebirth of the Olympics. This leads to the beginning of the Parade of Nations and the playing of Bugler's Dream. Hosted by Bob Costas & Dick Enberg in Atlanta, Georgia USA July 19th, 1996.

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[MCEProd22]

Is This Where Greece comes in?

[julius923]

Yes, Greece always comes in first.

[blackonyx2002]

I heard that the 5 rings represent the continents of earth. Red--North/South America,Blue--Europe, Black--Africa, Yellow--Asia, and Green--Oceania(Australia, New Zealand, etc.)  Is that true?

[julius923]

The 5 rings do represent the 5 continents. According to the IOC, the original intent of the colors was to not have a correlation to the continents. The only significance of the colors are that the 5 colors of the rings plus the white color of the flag are in every flag of every nation. See "olympic symbols" under Wikipedia.

[lordxur]

I completely disagree. I loved it 12 years ago, and after watching the Beijing Opening Ceremonies (which were fabulous), I still watch the Atlanta Opening Ceremonies over and over.

[miznistacrizzo]

That segue into the parade and introduction of athletes is still unmatched. Very dramatic, very impressive.

[mylesag2]

The 2012 edition of the book, SECRETS OF THE OLYMPIC CEREMONIES, is now out and available on amazon. Great book, it spills all the secrets on how these shows (from Berlin 1936 to Vancouver 2010) are put together. Over 150 photos and images, many of them never before published.

[allthingsOlympic]

@remixchild yes its because of the length of time for the PON

[ajgolfer1]

st louis was the place to be in 1904 highest wealth per capita, worlds fair, the olympics, the first petrol station, and the first ice cream cone

[remixchild]

why does NBC always try to shorten the parade of nations?

is it because its 2 hours long or more because I watched thirdbase3's videos of the Athens 2004 Parade of Nations and it was 2 hrs long. please let me know!!!!

[CHRISDPH]

I was only 3 when the Olympic. Games were in Atlanta and I remember

[international153]

It sounds like O Canada at 6:53!

[international153]

The background music at flashbacks is very beautiful

[international153]

Did they came out from fire? If yes wow they are so strong

[Jaboolanee]

@MCEProd22

According the Olympic Charter main document of IOC he says that Greece has the honour to starts the parade like a homage to be the motherland of the Olympism.