The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics is set for Friday, July 25. The ceremony is set to be promising, and fans worldwide won’t want to miss the occasion. Instead of a traditional march into a stadium, about 10,500 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River for 6 kilometers (3.7 miles). In this article, you will find everything you need to know about the opening ceremony.
Bet Olympics on 1xBetWhat time does the opening ceremony start?
The ceremony will begin on Friday at 7.30 p.m. (17:30 GMT), and it is expected to last for at least three and a half hours.
Where’s the ceremony being held?
The ceremony will be held on the Seine for the first time ever instead of in a stadium. Planners have organized a performance with boats for each national delegation. The parade will start at the Austerlitz Bridge and end its 6 km-long route in front of the Trocadéro.
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Who will be in attendance?
The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee has announced that around 10,500 athletes will participate in the opening ceremony. Along the route, 80 giant screens will provide close-up views of the athletes and artists. One of the notable flag-bearer announcements this week revealed that basketball icon LeBron James will carry the flag for Team USA at the opening ceremony.
Who is Performing at the Olympics?
It’s been officially confirmed by French President Emanuel Macron that Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, and some of the most-listened-to French singers worldwide will perform at the opening ceremony.
The Olympics Full Schedule and Dates
Our expert team here at Telecom Asia Sport has provided you with the full schedule and dates of the Olympic games at the link below.