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Floriane Issert, an officer with France's National Gendarmerie, carries the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
There is a sense of one-upmanship inherent in the Olympic ceremonies, which peaked over the 2008 and 2012 games. Beijing’s curtain-raiser – considered one of the greatest theatrical spectacles ...
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on 26 July 2024 across Paris, beginning at 19:30 CEST (17:30 UTC).As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings included an artistic program showcasing the culture of the host country and city, the parade of athletes and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 26: A torchbearer carries the Olympic flame over a building along the Seine River during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.
The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony took place in Paris, France on July 26. The event featured an homage to France, including the culture, music and history.
The 2024 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations within the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony took place on 26 July 2024 on the Seine river in Paris, France.Athletes and officials from each participating team marched into the Jardins du Trocadéro preceded by their flag and placard bearer.
The opening ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Paris (1:30 p.m. EDT in the States) on July 26, and the Games will run through August 11. (Three sports did start two days early, on July 24 ...
Part of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics took place on the Seine. This was the first time such an opening ceremony was held on a river, which raised several concerns. [3] [4] French officials intended to use the Seine, a public outdoor space, to make the opening ceremony accessible to many more people than usual. [3]