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    Everything You Need To Know To Enjoy This Year's Parade Of Nations

    When did the Parade of Nations begin, and why aren't the countries in alphabetical order? Here's everything you need to know about the Olympic opening ceremony event.
    by Nell Clark Jul 23, 2021 2 minutes
    Flag bearers Phumelela Luphumlo Mbande and Chad Le Clos of Team South Africa lead their team out during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games on Friday.

    The most anticipated part of any Olympic opening ceremony is the Parade of Nations — when athletes from each competing country enter the stadium together, marching under their flag.

    Here's everything you need to enjoy this year's event, including some flag bearers to keep your eye out for.

    When did the Parade of Nations begin?

    The first Parade.

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