The Best Photos from the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony in Paris
The event featuring fireworks, performances and plenty of cultural nods ran along the iconic Seine River
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyIt may have been raining in the City of Love, but that didn't stop the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony from being spectacular.
The festivities kicked off with the Parade of Athletes (by boat!) and were accented by different cultural tributes, as well as incredible performancse from Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura and opera singer Marina Viotti, among others. Clebs such as Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson were also spotted arriving for the event against the backdrop of the sparkling Eiffel Tower.
Below, check out all the best photos from the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Lady Gaga Performs in French
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Lady Gaga in the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyLady Gaga brings the house down amid the opening ceremony.
A Lady and Her Piano
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Lady Gaga in the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyTrue to nature, the powerhouse singer incorporates a piano segment.
A Parade on the River Seine
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Opera Singer Marina Viotti in the 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyOpera singer Marina Viotti, the Orchestre de Paris and a choir perform while parading near the River Seine in front of the Supreme Court.
Looking Ahead
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyDancers perform French Cancan choreography as part of one of twelve artistic tableaux.
When in France
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonySmoke resembling the flag of Team France hangs over Austerlitz Bridge.
The View from the Top
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyAn aerial view of the Institut de France and the Pont des Arts bridge as a pyrotechnics display goes off.
Representing
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyAthletes from the Refugee Olympic Team's delegation sail on a boat along the river Seine.
Golden Girl
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonySinger Aya Nakamura and dancers perform on the Pont des Arts footbridge.
Reaching New Heights
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyDancers perform on a roof as part of the opening ceremony.
Team USA
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyLeBron James, flag bearer of Team United States, is seen waving the flag on a boat with his teammates. Coco Gauff joined him in the honor.
Showing Pride
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyFlag bearers Coco Gauff and LeBron James wave from the Team USA boat.
The (Fashion) Show Must Go On
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyA fashion show kicks off on the Passerelle Debilly Bridge as it rains.
Sending Well Wishes
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonySpectators cheer on as athletes of Team Great Britain pass under a bridge.
Making History
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyThousands gather underneath the Eiffel Tower to watch the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games.
Bringing the Heat
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyHeavy metal band Gojira gives a fiery performance.
Riding High
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyToward the end of the ceremony, a horse and horseman representing the spirit of the Games carry the Olympic flag toward the action, down the Seine.
Performing a Classic
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyFrench singer Juliette Armanet and French pianist Sofiane Pamart perform John Lennon's "Imagine" as they sail along the River Seine.
Addressing the Masses
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyThomas Bach, president of International Olympic Committee (IOC), delivers a speech.
Torch Bearer
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyFrench Open tennis legend Rafael Nadal proudly carries the Olympic torch as its long journey winds down.
Passing the Torch
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyThe Spanish native then passes the flame to former French tennis player Amelie Mauresmo.
Standing Strong
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Alexis Hanquinquant, Marie-Amelie Le Fur and Nantenin Keita stand in front of the LouvreFrench Paralympic athlete Marie-Amelie Le Fur holds the Olympic flame, flanked by her fellow country people Paralympic flag bearers, Alexis Hanquinquant (l) and Nantenin Keïta.
Setting the Skies Ablaze
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyTorchbearers — former French sprinter Marie-José Pérec and French judoka Teddy Riner — look on as the cauldron, fashioned as a hot air balloon, is set aflame.
Shining Bright
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyPhotographed from a distance, Celine Dion performs underneath the Olympics logo at the Eiffel Tower.
An Icon in the Midst
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyCéline Dion closes out the ceremony with an emotional performance underneath the Eiffel Tower.
Mic Drop
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The 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyThe powerhouse vocalist sings a rendition of "Hymne A L'Amour" (Hymn to Love).
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