1988 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 1988 Winter Olympics was held on February 13, 1988, beginning at 1:30 p.m. MST (16:30 UTC, February 13) at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

1988 Winter Olympics
opening ceremony
Date13 February 1988 (1988-02-13)
Time13:30 – 14:30 MST (UTC−7)
LocationCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Coordinates51°4′13″N 114°7′17″W
Filmed by1988 Olympic Radio and Television Organization (ORTO '88)
FootageOpening ceremony highlights on YouTube

The event was officially opened by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. An audience of 60,000 spectators was in attendance at the venue, with 2,600 athletes and officials.

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