Olympics Opening Ceremony 2016: Highlights, Flag Bearers and More from Rio

The last steps in the parade have been taken. The cultural celebration is done lighting up TV screens around the globe. The torch has been lit.

And now, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are officially here.

Friday's opening ceremony began with both traditional and not-so-traditional Brazilian music and dance.

NBC Olympics provided a visual of the latter category: a countdown that looked like something out of a Daft Punk video, minus the techno music:

— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016An extravagant display of music and dance walked the audience through the history of Brazil after the early performances. There were gigantic creatures walking across a backdrop that turned the…