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In Pictures: 2014 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Updated On: 24 July, 2014 12:27 PM IST |

The 2014 Commonwealth Games kicked off with a glamourous opening ceremony held at the Celtic Park in Glasgow on July 23, 2014. Here are some memorable moments

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A sign for the Commonwealth Games is alight during the opening ceremony

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A sign for the Commonwealth Games is alight during the opening ceremony
A sign for the Commonwealth Games is alight during the opening ceremony

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A sign for the Commonwealth Games is alight during the opening ceremony
The Commonwealth flag is raised during the opening ceremony

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The Commonwealth flag is raised during the opening ceremony
The Commonwealth flag is raised during the opening ceremony

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The Commonwealth flag is raised during the opening ceremony
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II declares the Games officially open during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II declares the Games officially open during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II declares the Games officially open during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II declares the Games officially open during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Celtic Park
Baton bearers carry the Queens Baton

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Baton bearers carry the Queens Baton
Baton bearers carry the Queens Baton

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Baton bearers carry the Queens Baton
Artists performing a dance act

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Artists performing a dance act
Artists performing a dance act

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Artists performing a dance act
Artists perform during the opening ceremony

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Artists perform during the opening ceremony
Artists perform during the opening ceremony

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Artists perform during the opening ceremony
India's flagbearer Vijay Kumar leads his delegation during the opening ceremony

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India's flagbearer Vijay Kumar leads his delegation during the opening ceremony
India's flagbearer Vijay Kumar leads his delegation during the opening ceremony

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India's flagbearer Vijay Kumar leads his delegation during the opening ceremony
A pipe band performs during the opening ceremony

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A pipe band performs during the opening ceremony
A pipe band performs during the opening ceremony

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A pipe band performs during the opening ceremony
Singer Rod Stewart performs during the opening ceremony

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Singer Rod Stewart performs during the opening ceremony
Singer Rod Stewart performs during the opening ceremony

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Singer Rod Stewart performs during the opening ceremony
Singer Susan Boyle performs during the ceremony

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Singer Susan Boyle performs during the ceremony
Singer Susan Boyle performs during the ceremony

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Singer Susan Boyle performs during the ceremony
Singer John Barrowman performs

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Singer John Barrowman performs
Singer John Barrowman performs

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Singer John Barrowman performs
Spectators watch during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games

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Spectators watch during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Spectators watch during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games

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Spectators watch during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games
An aeronautics team flies past during the opening ceremony

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An aeronautics team flies past during the opening ceremony
An aeronautics team flies past during the opening ceremony

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An aeronautics team flies past during the opening ceremony
Performers dressed as Tunnocks chocolate teacakes, a renowned Scottish confectionary, perform

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Performers dressed as Tunnocks chocolate teacakes, a renowned Scottish confectionary, perform
Performers dressed as Tunnocks chocolate teacakes, a renowned Scottish confectionary, perform

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Performers dressed as Tunnocks chocolate teacakes, a renowned Scottish confectionary, perform
A Scottish terrier dog is lead out ahead of the Monserrat delegation

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A Scottish terrier dog is lead out ahead of the Monserrat delegation
A Scottish terrier dog is lead out ahead of the Monserrat delegation

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A Scottish terrier dog is lead out ahead of the Monserrat delegation

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