Paris 2024 Olympics: A Historic Opening Ceremony
Paris 2024 Olympics: A Historic Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which began at 19:30 CEST on July 26, was a groundbreaking event.
It marked the first time in Olympic history that the ceremony was held outside a stadium. Instead of the usual stadium march, athletes paraded in boats along the Seine, passing iconic Parisian landmarks like Notre-Dame and the Louvre.
The ceremony started at the Austerlitz Bridge and ended opposite the Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower, covering six kilometers. Nearly 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees participated, with larger teams having their own boats and smaller ones sharing.
French theatre director Thomas Jolly oversaw the artistic direction, blending elements of French culture from opera to rap. Choreographer Maud Le Pladec led 400 of the 3,000 performers, including dancers on every bridge along the route. Costume director Daphne Burki emphasized sustainability, using vintage and upcycled pieces. Athletes showcased stylish uniforms, with Team USA in preppy jackets and jeans, Italy in dark blue sets, and France in vests and jackets.
French theatre director Thomas Jolly oversaw the artistic direction, blending elements of French culture from opera to rap. Choreographer Maud Le Pladec led 400 of the 3,000 performers, including dancers on every bridge along the route.
Costume director Daphne Burki emphasized sustainability, using vintage and upcycled pieces. Athletes showcased stylish uniforms, with Team USA in preppy jackets and jeans, Italy in dark blue sets, and France in vests and jackets.
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Approximately 600,000 people watched the event live in Paris, with 222,000 free tickets available for the upper banks of the Seine and 104,000 paid tickets for the lower quays. Those without tickets viewed the ceremony on 80 giant screens around the city. Globally, an estimated 1.5 billion viewers tuned in to the broadcasts.
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