U.S. athletes enter the Tokyo opening ceremony

The U.S. Olympic team entered the opening ceremony for the Tokyo Games with first lady Jill Biden among those in the stadium to cheer the Americans' arrival.

Basketball's Sue Bird and baseball's Eddy Alvarez had the flagbearer duties for the U.S. It was a particularly emotional moment for Alvarez, a Cuban-American from Miami — given the current times in his home city.

Protests and demonstrations have been common in Miami for several days, a show of support for Cubans who have taken to the streets in the communist nation to air grievances about poor economic conditions and other complaints.

Most members of the U.S. basketball teams marched in the parade. The Americans were followed by only France and Japan in the 207-nation parade.

Biden's appearance at the opening ceremony is part of her first solo trip abroad as first lady. She is also expected to attend some events involving U.S. athletes before departing Japan.