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And the contestants wave goodbye to end the Opening Ceremonies. See the #imbb2018 contestants kick-off their competition with First Shine later today (12pm CDT) at the Rendezvous area, and see the #iml2018 class back at the theatre for Pecs & Personality on Saturday 7pm CDT.

Highlights of the Opening Ceremonies - The #iml2018 #imbb2018 contestants pick their Contestant Numbers. Wouldn't you hate it if you picked Number 1

Highlights of the Opening Ceremonies - The #iml2018 #imbb2018 contestants are introduced carrying the flags of their home states & countries.

Highlights of the Opening Ceremonies - Introducing the #iml2018 #imbb2018 emcees, judging panel, and the #40thanniversary flag.

Highlights of the Opening Ceremonies - The audience arrives in the theatre greeted by the #iml2018 #imbb2018 class, and directed to sit on stage. What a way to flip the script for the #40thanniversary!

Highlights of the Opening Ceremonies - After rehearsing for this moment, the #iml2018 #imbb2018 class and everyone else in the Theatre waiting for the doors to open for the public.

Highlights from the Opening Ceremonies - The fabulous #iml2018 #imbb2018 Social Media Team heading to the Auditorium Theatre to cover this event.

After their orientation, the #iml2018 #imbb2018 class head to the Auditorium Theatre to rehearse for tonight's festivities. Check out the contestants as they make their debut at the Opening Ceremonies. Doors open at 7:30pm CDT, show starts at 8pm CDT.

The first of many class photos for #iml2018 #imbb2018 that show both the serious and the "Why so serious?" sides. Have fun on this #40thanniversary weekend!

The #iml2018 #imbb2018 contestants at their orientation as the #40thanniversary weekend begins.

New pictures from Saturday! All our hot contestants in the Pecs 'n' Personality competition! imrl.com/galleries/IML2016/S… @LiveAtIML #IML2016

Meet me at the ice cream truck... #IML2016

Hello! Yes, there are still a few tickets left for the Victory Party-IML 2016 at Cram Fashion in boystown and Bla… ift.tt/1iCbVyq

Who will be the next IML? Check out all our hot contestants in their own special photo gallery! imrl.com/galleries/IML2016/c… #IML2016 @LiveAtIML

GOOD MORNING #IML2016! Market day pass registration opens at 11am and the Market opens at Noon!

Victory Party tickets are currently sold out at Cram Fashion (good job early planners!). We are working with IML a… ift.tt/1iCbVyq

We were able to secure one more block of tickets to sell at Cram Fashion for The Victory Party. We will try to hav… ift.tt/1iCbVyq