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Paris 2024: Over 10,000 Athletes to Sail Down the Seine in Largest-Ever Olympic Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony to Feature Ambitious Spectacle, Set for Friday, July 26, 2024

Event to Showcase Paris's Rich History and Culture, Expected to Draw Global Audience

In what is shaping up to be the most ambitious Olympic opening ceremony ever attempted, over 10,000 athletes from around the world will sail down the iconic Seine River in Paris on Friday, July 26, 2024, marking the official start of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony will be a spectacle unlike any other, showcasing the city's rich history and vibrant culture. The event, which will be held at the Stade de France, will feature a three-hour extravaganza that will take viewers on a journey through Paris's past, present, and future.

"This is going to be the most ambitious Olympic opening ceremony in history," said Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee. "We are going to showcase Paris in all its glory, and we are going to give the world a taste of what makes our city so special."