The 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony will mark a first in Olympics history.
That's because for the first time ever, the Opening Ceremony will not take place in a stadium. Instead, it will feature thousands of athletes entering on the Seine River in a floating parade.About 6,800 athletes will parade on more than 90 boats on the Seine River for 3.7 miles. This will start the ceremony, not mark the end of it, another break from tradition.
The parade starts at the Austerlitz Bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes and follows the course of the Seine from east to west. It makes its way around two islands in the center of the city before passing under several bridges and gateways.venues, including La Concorde Urban Park, Invalides and the Grand Palais. The parade ends at the Iena Bridge, which links the Eiffel Tower on the left bank of the Seine to the Trocadéro district on the right bank.
The ceremony’s finale is at the Trocadéro. There, among other ceremonial procedures, French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver opening remarks.Here's when it is and how you can watch it:NBC’s networks and streaming services have a comprehensive TV schedule featuring more than 5,000 hours of live coverage from the
Opening Ceremony coverage will air live on NBC 5 starting at 12:30 p.m. CT. It will air again in primetime coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. CT.Additional festivities include the raising of the host nation's flag and singing of its anthem, live performances that incorporate the culture of the host nation, and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.
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