World Cup 2010 festivities kick off with parade through Johannesburg

A South Africa fan displays some creative headgear as they enjoy the festivities in Sandton
Photograph: Christian Charisius/Reuters

Silver Falcons put on a display as they fly past the Soccer City stadium
Photograph: Jorge Silva/Reuters

Children dance during a promotional event organized by the Mexican Embassy at the Melrose plaza
Photograph: Guillermo Arias/AP

A group of fans blow on their vuvuzelas
Photograph: Oliver Weiken/EPA

A boy wearing a wig in the colours of the Mexican flag blows on a vuvuzela at the Melrose plaza
Photograph: Guillermo Arias/AP

Hotel workers stand amongst a throng of fans awaiting the national team
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South African fans wait to catch a glimpse of their national team
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More South African supporters prepare for the parade
Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA

Spirits are high as the fans await their heroes
Photograph: Kim Ludbrook/EPA

A member of the security team does her best to hold back the crowd
Photograph: Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters

Fans watch the South African team travel on a bus through the centre of Sandton
Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

A fan waves a South African flag during the parade
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A group of England supporters pose beside a statue of Nelson Mandela Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA

Assistant Chief Constable Andy Holt meets fans as he patrols Nelson Mandela square
Photograph: Anthony Devlin/PA