The Paris 2024 Olympics will begin with a historic Opening Ceremony on the river Seine on Friday, July 26. Here’s everything we know about the ceremony so far.
Where is the Opening Ceremony taking place?
The Paris 2024 Olympics will officially commence with a historic Opening Ceremony on the river Seine on Friday, July 26.
For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony will take place outside a traditional stadium, opting for an open-air parade along a 6km stretch of the River Seine. The river parade will follow the course of the Seine, from east to west, nearly four miles. The parade will depart from the Austerlitz bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time and will go around the two islands in the heart of Paris, the Île Saint Louis and Île de la Cite.
A ceremony open to as many people as possible is a first. Eighty giant screens and strategically placed speakers will allow everyone to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this show reverberating throughout the French capital.
How many athletes will participate?
More than 10,500 athletes are slated to compete in the 2024 Olympics. And while not all will make their way down the River Seine.
What time does the Opening Ceremony begin?
Although the Opening Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. ET, it will air again in primetime, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the U.S. Olympic team.
Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion, is set to make her Olympic debut at the Paris Games and will be the first tennis athlete to carry the U.S. flag. She and James were chosen by Team USA athletes.
Who will perform at the Paris Olympics 2024?
The ceremony’s lineup of performers has been kept under wraps, however, reports suggest that Singer-songwriter and actor Lady Gaga and Celine Dion will be performing at the opening ceremony. Speculation grew when both the artists were seen arriving in Paris.
Apart from them, media reports also stated that Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, and French singer Aya Nakamura will also be performing at the opening ceremony.
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