Images from the opening ceremonies of the inaugural European Games on Friday in Baku, where the new Olympic-style tournament for Europe began. Click the arrows below to scroll through the photos.
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Performers dance during the opening ceremonies for the inaugural European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images -
Lady Gaga performs during the opening ceremonies of the 2015 European Games on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Robert Prezioso / Getty Images -
Artists perform on stage during the opening ceremony of the inaugural European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. Kai Pfaffembach / Reuters -
A general view of the stadium as a giant pomegranate releases balloons at the opening ceremonies of the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. Paul Gilham / Getty Images -
A woman walks across a barren landscape during the European Games opening ceremonies on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images -
Fireworks illuminate the sky during the opening ceremonies of the first European Games on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Zurab Kurtsikidze / EPA -
A ring of fire burns in front of performers at the European Games opening ceremonies on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Paul Gilham / Getty Images -
Fireworks erupt over the stadium during the Baku European Games on Friday in Azerbaijan. Tom Pennington / Getty Images -
People watch the opening ceremonies for the inaugural European Games on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Srdjan Suki / EPA -
Dancers perform during the first European Games opening ceremonies on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Richard Heathcote / Getty Images
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