Paris is doubling down on its riverine spectacle for the 2024 Olympics! 🌍 Officials confirmed Friday that the opening ceremony will not be moved from the Seine River, despite growing security concerns after recent global terror incidents. 🚨
For the first time ever, athletes will parade through the heart of Paris on boats 🛶 instead of marching into a stadium—a bold move praised by organizers. But with France’s terror alert at its highest level following attacks in Moscow, critics questioned the open-air format.
‘No Plan B’ declared Paris Deputy Mayor Pierre Rabadan, while French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to deliver a ‘safe and historic’ event. Over 10,000 athletes will float past landmarks like Notre-Dame, guarded by 45,000 security personnel. 🛡️
Will this aquatic gamble pay off? 🤔 One thing’s clear: Paris isn’t backing down from making Olympic history. 💪
