The Paris Olympics 2024 began with a historic opening ceremony on July 26 along the River Seine. The event featured 85 boats carrying nearly 7,000 athletes from 205 countries. Highlights included performances by Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, a masked torchbearer, and a caped rider delivering the Olympic flag on a motorized horse. The ceremony, attended by 320,000 spectators and millions worldwide, marked the first time an Olympic opening was held outside a stadium.
