2012 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Images from the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Aug. 29, 2012.
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain's Prince William and wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Brazilian team members react during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Performers with umbrellas are seen during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
The Union flag is carried into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
A close up of a performer during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
General view of the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain's Prince William and wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
A vehicle trailing sparks flies over the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
North Korea's flagbearer swimmer Ju Song Rim waves as he enters the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Greek team members carry their flag into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
U.S. flagbearer discus thrower Scott Danberg from Cooper City, Fla. leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain's Prince William and wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Performers with umbrellas are suspended in the air during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Performers with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Performers throng the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
People watch the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics on a large display in Trafalgar Square in London, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
General view of the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain's flag bearer Wheelchair tennis veteran Peter Norfolk leads the team into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain's flag bearer Wheelchair tennis veteran Peter Norfolk leads the team into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Performers dance with umbrellas during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Performers during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
British physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
British physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is applauded as she arrives for the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012.(AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
View of performers during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London, Wednesday Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)