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MCDONALD’S OLYMPICS KIDS PROGRAMMEMcDonald’s brought together 100 children from around the world in the spirit of friendship for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Olympic Games Rio 2016 first-hand and participate in the Opening Ceremony at the Maracanã stadium in front of 80,000 spectators and billions of television viewers worldwide. McDonald’s Olympics Kids accompanied each country’s flag bearer and delegation during the Opening Ceremony, and held a plant native to Brazil that was planted in the Deodoro Olympic Park following the Games. McDonald’s Olympics Kids also had the opportunity to attend Olympic events, meet athletes, make new friends and experience special Olympic moments with behind-the-scenes access at the Games. In addition, the children shared the sights and sounds of the Games through their eyes with their hometown press, family, friends and their communities.MCDONALD’S OLYMPICS RESTAURANTS & CREW McDonald’s continued its role in feeding the coaches, officials, athletes and their family and friends on-site at the Games in its International Zone Restaurant, where the menu featured local Brazilian favourites such as Pao de Queijo and the Egg, Cheese & Bacon Sandwich. McDonald’s also served its iconic menu items like the Big Mac and Chicken McNuggets, and a selection of grilled chicken, burgers, salads, McCafe items, and its world-famous fries. The McDonald’s on-site restaurant in the International Zone was staffed by 95 Olympic Crew members from McDonald’s Brazil, Japan, Korea, China and the United States, who served more than 50,000 meals to athletes and others. McDonald’s also provided a Dessert Kiosk for spectators in the Olympic Park in the Barra Region, serving thousands of tasty desserts during the Games. In addition, with more than 100 McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Rio area, operated by Arcos Dorados, it was able to welcome guests from around the world throughout the Host City.SPONSORSHIP069