By Humberto Viera
22 Jul 2024, 16:34 PM EDT
Hundreds of athletes are already preparing to arrive in France in the coming days to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But before the action begins, all the athletes will gather for one iconic and spectacular event: the Opening Ceremony.
Paris is preparing to host unique and unforgettable Olympic Games, where the passion for sport will merge with the magic and culture of the French capital. Under the imposing gaze of the Eiffel Tower, the city will host the competitions from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
This year, the ceremony will break with stadium tradition and take place along the River Seine, allowing a record crowd to witness the parade of stars.
Below is all the information about the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony:
- Date: Friday, July 26
- Time: 7:30 p.m. local Paris time (1:30 p.m. US Eastern Time, 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time)
- Location: River Seine, Paris, France.
- Boat Parade: Nearly 100 boats will sail along a 6-kilometre stretch of the Seine, passing some of the city’s most famous bridges, landmarks and Olympic venues.
- Final show: The tour will end near the Eiffel Tower, at the Trocadéro, where the closing ceremony and speech by French President Emmanuel Macron will take place.
Where to watch in the United States:
- Live coverage on NBC and Peacock beginning at noon ET on Friday, July 26.
- Primetime coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.
- Telemundo will offer Spanish-language coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET.
Paris 2024 will be a unique opportunity to witness the talent and dedication of the world’s best athletes, in an incomparable setting that will combine modernity with the history and beauty of the French capital.
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