Just two days before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Gamesthe opening ceremony will take place this Friday, July 26 in the French capital and expectations are high due to the historic changes that will occur in the celebration, festivities and events that seek accessibility and enjoyment for all.
For the first time it will not be in a stadium but throughout the River Seine in Pariswith an outdoor party available to everyone as it is a free event which aims at global unity and equality. The tournament will end on Sunday, August 11.
With performances by several international artists, the thousands of athletes present, the lighting of the torch, among many other things, we tell you what a day and schedule will be the events, what presentations will there be and how to watch it for free from Argentina.
Opening ceremony: times and where to watch
The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games It will be this Friday, July 26, the tournament will end on August 11, at 14:30 in Argentina and will be broadcast live on both the Public TV as for TyC Sports and DeporTV. It will also be on the platforms of streaming Disney+ and ESPN+.
Unlike all previous years, this time the opening will feature the traditional parade in boats on the river seinepassing through places emblematic of the City such as the Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, the Pont des Arts, the Pont Neuf, the Pont Alexandre III and the Orsay Museum. It covers a route of 6 kilometers from the Austerlitz Bridge to the square of Trocadero.
The tour will end in front of the Trocadero where is will light the Olympic flame and this act will mark the official start of the games. The parade will feature the participation of more than 10,000 athletes along the route which will allow a large number of people to enjoy the new features. It will have a total duration of 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Which artists will be present?
The opening and closing ceremonies will be attended by more than 3,000 artists under the direction and director of Thomas Jollythe organization headed by the president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee, Tony Estanguetthe choreography in charge of Maud Le Pladec and the costume design under Daphne Burki.
As for the various rumors about the presence of what musical artists will be present, one of the great singers already confirmed is Rosalia as hostessThe Spanish pop singer will be accompanied by the actress Charlize Theronthe tennis player Serena Williams and the actor Omar Syas co-hosts.
Although many leading figures were not officially confirmed, the presence of international stars is eagerly awaited. Celine Dion and Dua Lipa. The names also include Marc Cerrone, a French musician, and Aya Nakamura, a Franco-Malian singer.
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Event details
In a historical fact the ceremony being held outside the stadiums and for the first time spectators They will not have to pay entrance feethis year’s motto is “Games Wide Open”, in reference to the inclusion and openness they seek to project.
The delegations of athletes will parade 6 kilometers, starting from the Austerlitz bridge and finishing at the Trocadero square. During the route, loudspeakers and 80 giant screens were installed and 222 thousand free ticketsbesides 104 thousand entries were put for sale to watch the show from the docks for those who prefer a better view.
The security preparations count on 45,000 agents deployed in different sectors, for the 326,000 spectators expected. The operation also includes 20,000 private security agents and 10,000 soldiers.
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Summary with the most important data:
- Event date: Friday, July 26th.
- Broadcast time: 2:30 p.m. Argentina time.
- Duration of the ceremony: 3 hours and 45 minutes.
- Channels and streaming: TV Pública, TyC Sports, DeporTV. Streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+.
Source: Ambito
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