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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE OLYMPIC OPENING CEREMONIES, HOW TO WATCH AND MORE

The 2024 Paris Olympics get underway with the Opening Ceremonies, where
countries will float down the Seine in the parade of nations.

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Each of the 206 nations will have its own boat that will float down the Seine in
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By Matt Bonesteel
July 26, 2024 at 6:06 a.m. EDT

The 2024 Paris Olympics get underway Friday with the Opening Ceremonies, which
this year will be unlike any we’ve seen before. Here’s a look at what to expect.


WHAT TO KNOW

 * When are the Opening Ceremonies?
 * How can I watch the Opening Ceremonies on television?
 * How can I watch the Opening Ceremonies on a streaming service?
 * How long are the Opening Ceremonies?
 * Where are the Opening Ceremonies taking place?
 * What is included in the event?

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WHEN ARE THE OPENING CEREMONIES?

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The Opening Ceremonies will begin Friday at 1:30 p.m. Eastern. Paris is six
hours ahead of the U.S. East Coast.


HOW CAN I WATCH THE OPENING CEREMONIES ON TELEVISION?

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NBC’s coverage of the Opening Ceremonies will begin at noon Eastern, with
Spanish-language Telemundo starting its coverage at 1 p.m. Eastern. A replay of
the Opening Ceremonies will air on NBC at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.

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HOW CAN I WATCH THE OPENING CEREMONIES ON A STREAMING SERVICE?

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Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com and the NBC/NBC Sports apps will stream the
Opening Ceremonies.


HOW LONG ARE THE OPENING CEREMONIES?

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The Opening Ceremonies are scheduled to last three hours 45 minutes, ending at
5:15 p.m. Eastern time.


WHERE ARE THE OPENING CEREMONIES TAKING PLACE?

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For the first time in Summer Olympics history, the Opening Ceremonies will not
take place at a stadium. Instead, the 10,500 athletes will float down the Seine,
with each of the 206 nations on their own boats over an east-to-west route that
stretches nearly four miles before it ends in front of the Trocadéro, where the
ceremonial portions of the event will take place. Fans will line the parade
route along the banks of the Seine and 326,000 tickets will be distributed, the
majority of them free.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE EVENT?

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The Opening Ceremonies’ contents are strictly laid out in the Olympic charter
and include the entry of the host nation’s head of state and the playing of that
country’s national anthem, the parade of athletes, the symbolic release of doves
(real doves have not been released since an unfortunate incident at the 1988
Seoul Games involving the Olympic torch), the opening of the Games by the head
of state (this year, it’s France President Emmanuel Macron), the taking of
various oaths and an artistic program.


WHO IS PERFORMING AT THE OPENING CEREMONIES?

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While the identities of the performers have yet to be revealed, more than 3,000
dancers will take part in the Opening Ceremonies.

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“There won’t be a single bridge in Paris without some dancers on it,”
choreographer Maud Le Pladec said in June.

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Actor and director Thomas Jolly is in charge of the artistic portion of the
Opening Ceremonies and has promised to showcase France’s multiculturalism.

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“France is Edith Piaf. … It’s also opera; it’s rap; it’s a whole range of
musical styles,” he said in February. “The idea is not to project a fixed
identity.”


WHAT ORDER DO THE COUNTRIES ENTER IN THE PARADE OF NATIONS?

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As is tradition, the Greek Olympic team will lead the parade of nations, and
host France will enter last. The order of countries mostly will be based on the
names of the nations in the French language, going in alphabetical order (South
Africa, which is “Afrique du Sud” in French, is fourth in the parade, for
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This year, the Refugee Olympic Team — comprising refugees from several countries
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WHEN WILL THE U.S. ATHLETES ENTER?

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The U.S. Olympic team will be the penultimate group in the Parade of Nations,
one spot ahead of France. This reflects the United States’ status as the next
Summer Olympic host (Los Angeles in 2028). Australia, host of the 2032 Games,
will be one spot ahead of the United States in the parade.


WHO ARE THE U.S. FLAG BEARERS?

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LeBron James and Coco Gauff will carry the flags for the United States. James is
set to play in his fourth Olympics and is the first NBA player to receive the
honor. Gauff will compete in her first Olympics after missing the Tokyo Olympics
in 2021 when she tested positive for the coronavirus.


WHO WILL LIGHT THE OLYMPIC CAULDRON?

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Like many other details of the Opening Ceremonies, the identity of the person
who will light the Olympic flame has yet to be revealed. The duty traditionally
has been performed by a person from the host nation, either an athlete or
someone who personifies the Olympic ideal.

The Olympic cauldron reportedly will be located in the Tuileries Garden in front
of the Louvre museum.




PARIS OLYMPICS 2024 SO FAR

U.S. athletes are heading to the Paris Olympics to compete on one of the biggest
international stage in sports. After heartbreak and injuries in trials, U.S.
teams are set for men’s and women’s basketball, women’s and men’s soccer, men’s
and women’s gymnastics, swimming and more.

New this year: Breaking or break dancing is coming to the Olympic stage, while
Paris also has a bold plan to host swimming events in the Seine.

Athletes to watch: Previous gold medal Olympians are back, including gymnast
Simone Biles, swimmer Katie Ledecky, sprinters Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri
Richardson. Don’t forget to include 16-year-old athletes Hezly Rivera and Quincy
Wilson.

Who you’ll miss: Soccer star Alex Morgan was left out of USWNT’s roster, and
WNBA’s Caitlin Clark also won’t be competing, despite their popularity.



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