Belfast is hosting the opening ceremony of the World Police and Fire Games
International contestants have brought a colourful array of costumes and flags to the World Police and Fire Games opening ceremony
Dancers from around the globe helped WPFG start off on the right foot
Irish dancers accompanied the Irish team into the ceremony
The Northern Ireland team is hoping to have a home advantage
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson posed with competitors
Some contestants are hoping to rise above the competition
Competitors from 67 countries are taking part in the 10-day event
It is the largest sporting event to take place in Northern Ireland
