2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris

A Unique Opening Ceremony

The 2024 Summer Olympics will start with a unique opening ceremony in the heart of Paris hours after arsonists carried out an attack on the Champs-Élysées.

Outside the Stadium

For the first time in the history of the Summer Olympics, the opening ceremony will take place outside of a stadium. The ceremony will be held on the River Seine, with athletes from the 206 participating countries parading along the riverbanks.

A First-of-its-Kind Ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics officially began Friday on the River Seine with athletes from the 206 participating countries parading along the riverbanks. The opening ceremony was a first-of-its-kind event, and it set the tone for what is sure to be an unforgettable Games.