The opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris is set to take place on the iconic River Seine, with no plans for relocation, Paris officials confirmed on Friday.
This year, the Olympics will kick off on July 26, and for the first time ever, athletes will parade in boats along the river instead of the main stadium.
Despite these exciting innovations, security remains a top priority, especially in light of last month’s terrorist attacks in Moscow. France has heightened its terrorist alert to the highest level to ensure the safety of all attendees.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera announced earlier this week that there is absolutely no 'plan B' for relocating the ceremony from the Seine. Emmanuel Gregoire, Paris’s first deputy mayor, and Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor in charge of sports, reiterated this stance during a press briefing in Paris.
Fans around the world can look forward to a unique and secure Olympic opening that blends tradition with innovation. Let’s get ready to cheer on athletes from every corner of the globe!
