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 Anne Hidalgo passes the Olympic flag to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. DON'T MISS.
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@MickJagger #ParisOlympics #JimmyInParis pic.twitter.com/HaKtRPzTrv — Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) August 11, 2024 Jimmy Fallon was seen taking photos with multiple celebrities including Mick Jagger and French President Macron.
In NBC pre-coverage of the event, Fallon noted that he took a selfie with the President, a feat he has never done with any American leader. Who is preforming? NBC's Mike Tirico is hosting alongside Jimmy Fallon, joined by sports commentator Terry Gannon and former Olympic figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir. While the full performer lineup remains unconfirmed, confirmed artists include Billie Eilish, H.
E.R., and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
French bands Phoenix and Air are set to perform, according to ceremonies director Thierry Reboul. Actor Tom Cruise, who attended various Olympic events, is also set to perform later in the evening. Swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead will serve as flag bearers for Team USA.
Ledecky, the most decorated female Olympian of all time, secured her 14th medal and ninth gold in the 800-meter freestyle. Mead, along with teammates Liam Corrigan, Michael Grady, and Justin Best, got gold in the men's four-rowing event, a first for the U.S.
since 1960. French composer Victor le Masne, the Games' musical director, will oversee the ceremony's music. With 600 musicians expected to participate, le Masne aims to showcase a variety of styles, potentially blending classical and contemporary elements as seen in the opening ceremony.
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