The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremonies will take place along the Seine River and at the Jardins du Trocadéro starting at 19:30 local time. It will feature performances highlighting the culture of Paris and France, the Parade of Nations, and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. French President Emmanuel Macron will be expected to formally open the Games.
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The Opening Ceremony will notably be the first one not to take place inside a stadium. Instead of a traditional Parade of Nations, athletes will be transported by over 90 boats along 6km of the Seine River, starting at the Pont d'Austerlitz and ending at the Jardins du Trocadéro across from the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, they will pass by various landmarks including the Notre Dame and the Louvre, as well as many venues for the Games. The rest of the Ceremony and official protocols will take place at the Jardins du Trocadéro, including a laser show.
Meanwhile, performances showcasing France’s history and culture will happen alongside the Parade. Thomas Jolly, the Artistic Director of the Opening Ceremonies, stated that these will depict 12 scenes that both play with and challenge the clichés associated with Paris. Performances will occur on monuments, water, rooftops, bridges, in the sky, and on and artificial islands. Over 3,000 dancers, actors, musicians, and acrobats are expected to feature, including French ballet dancer Guillaume Diop, pop star Aya Nakamura, Celine Dion, and Lady Gaga.
Song List
La Foule - Edith Piaf
Chacun Fait (C'qui Lui Plaît) - Chagrin d'Amour
Marcia Baïla - Les Rita Mistuko
Jacques Offenbach - Can Can
Do You Hear the People Sing - Les Miserables
L'Amour est Un Oiseau Rebelle - Georges Bizet (from Carmen)
Djadja - Aya Nakamura
Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Saens
La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf
Born to Be Alive - Patrick Hernandez
Mon Truc En Plume - Lady Gaga
Cassius - I luv You So
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