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Take A Look Behind The Scenes Of The Republican National Convention

Things are getting interesting.
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Senior Photo Editor, HuffPost

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Senior Editor, Breaking News, HuffPost

The 2016 Republican National Convention kicks off this week in Cleveland.

There’s been a lot of preparation for the event, where Donald Trump will be formally nominated as the Republican presidential nominee. Celebratory decor and balloons can be found inside Quicken Loans Arena, while outside there’s a heavy police presence and lots of protesters.

Check out photos from Cleveland below:

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Confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, center left, walks with vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana as confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention.
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Confetti and balloons fall during celebrations after Donald Trump's acceptance speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his wife, Elaine Chao, walk on the convention floor during preparations.
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A woman takes a selfie from the stage as preparations get underway for the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.
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Republican presidential Candidate Donald Trump gives his running mate, Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana a kiss as they shake hands after Pence's acceptance speech during the third day session of the Republican National Convention.
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Protesters struggle with police after trying to burn an American Flag near the sight of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in downtown Cleveland on the third day of the convention.
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A worker lays programs on chairs on the first day of the Republican National Convention.
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A supporter of Donald Trump, presumptive 2016 Republican presidential nominee, wears a Cleveland hat.
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People react to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex., as Cruz addresses the delegate during the third day session of the Republican National Convention.
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Cameras are set up before the opening of the Republican National Convention.
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) participates in a rehearsal.
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The silhouette of a man is seen walking toward the stage inside the Quicken Loans Arena.
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Giant nets filled with red, white and blue balloons are laid out side-by-side before being lifted into the ceiling of the Quicken Loans Arena.
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The neck tie of a volunteer is seen before the opening of the Republican National Convention.
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A man prays with others in a public square near the sight of the Republican National Convention.
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A security officer patrols a shopping complex in downtown Cleveland.
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A police officer looks on as protesters march in the street in Cleveland.
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An "Anonymous" protester embraces a police officer in downtown Cleveland.
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A delegate wears a cowboy hat before the start of the Republican National Convention.
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Police patrol on horseback through downtown Cleveland.
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Delegates from Texas wear cowboy hats during the first day of the Republican National Convention.
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Journalists talk with a man openly carrying a gun in downtown.
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Police Officers cross the street to stage in a building close to the designated protest areas.
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Anti-Trump demonstrators carry signs and yell as they march down the streets of downtown Cleveland.
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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump walks off stage as a sign language interpreter translates his wife Melania's speech.
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A convention goer raises the American flag during the evening session of the Republican National Convention.
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Melania Trump, wife of the presumptive Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump speaks on his behalf during the Republican National Convention.
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Event goers pull an anti-war banner from the hands of a protester.
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Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani addresses delegates on the first day of the Republican National Convention.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie takes a selfie with a couple of delegates in the New Jersey Delegation.
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A CODEPINK demonstrator makes a victory sign as she struggles with convention attendees after unveiling a protest poster on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena.
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Republican Vice Presidential candidate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence takes a photo with an attendee.
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Members of the Alaskan delegation react after Donald Trump secured the nomination for Republican candidate for president.
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Two men fight over an American flag in Cleveland's Public Square.
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Delegates listen to Donald Trump Jr. deliver a speech on the second day of the Republican National Convention.
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Protesters march down Euclid Avenue while demonstrating during the Republican National Convention.
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Ben Carson, retired neurosurgeon, speaks during the Republican National Convention.
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Opponents gather in People's Square to voice their opinions as Ohio State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies keep the groups from clashing.
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Montana alternative delegate Susan Reneau shouts 'guilty' as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie speaks on the second day.
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West Ohio Minutemen, an armed militia, stand guard near Public Square.
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Donald Trump Jr. (L), along with Ivanka Trump (C) and Eric Trump (R), take part in the roll call in support of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the second day.
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Police officers push back protesters and photographers during a confrontation on the second day.

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