2024 Paris Olympics
Live Blog EndedJul 27, 2024

Olympics Opening Ceremony capped by spectacular cauldron lighting, Celine Dion performance

The breathtaking ceremony was unlike any other, criss-crossing the city and putting a spotlight on its iconic monuments, history, art and people.

Canadian singer Celine Dion
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Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on the Eiffel Tower during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.

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The Paris Olympics kicked off Friday with a spectacle on the Seine.

While the action in Paris has been underway for a few days, the Opening Ceremony was held Friday with a boat parade of athletes, music from Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, and more.

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