Despite this ceremonial start, many influential people in the region were opposed to the construction.

Friday saw the ceremonial start and opening super-special stage running through the streets of Zlín.

Only the ceremonial start of the Baath congress was open to outside observers.

A ceremonial start is held on the Saturday morning of the race weekend in Kenai.

Children who will ride in the ceremonial start are honored at the pre-race banquet along with the mushers.

The competition began yesterday in a ceremonial start from Anchorage.

Soon the racers were lined up for the ceremonial start.

The ceremonial start was held in Anchorage on March 6.

A lack of snow downtown, where the race was to begin, prompted organizers to stage a ceremonial start on city pavement.

The ceremonial start of President Clinton's impeachment trial has been set.