The 2024 Paris Olympics are drawing to a close as athletes prepare to bid farewell to the French capital after weeks of intense competition. The closing ceremony, has promised a more traditional show compared to the ambitious Seine River opening . The 80,000-seat stadium has transformed into a grand stage for artists, dancers, acrobats, and surprise performers.
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ET, recapping memorable moments from the Games. The main ceremony is set to begin at 3 p.m.
ET, with an encore telecast during U.S. prime time.
The event is expected to last just over two hours, followed by a broadcast about the 2028 Games at 7 p.m. ET.
Viewers can stream the ceremony on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Olympics, or watch on their local NBC channel. While many details remain under wraps, the Paris 2024 Olympic committee revealed that "over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists" will participate. Artistic director Thomas Jolly, who also orchestrated the opening ceremony, announced the theme as "Records.
" The ceremony will feature the traditional parade of athletes, display of national flags, and lowering of the Olympic flag. A symbolic handover from Paris to Los Angeles will occur when Paris Mayor .