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Last Saturday, Paris, the City of Light, went all out to say goodbye to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The city’s summer, which was full of thrills, endless excitement, and record-breaking achievements, has ended gloriously.
In today’s news, get ready to reminisce memories of the best athletes, spectators, and volunteers from across the globe who gathered and celebrated the moments of the Champions Parade to the last. Also, you won’t mind mentally going to the streets of the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe to witness the grand occasion.
Paris Bids Farewell to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
After hosting a worldwide famous Olympic Games Competition 2024, Paris has finally bid a magnificent farewell. But what matters is how it created unforgettable memories and moments in saying a historic goodbye. Last Saturday, the city held a grand parade, a medal ceremony, and a concert at Champs- Élysées.
You won’t believe that the 70,000 assigned Champions Parade tickets were sold out in less than an hour. The event welcomed a sea of spectators, volunteers, and athletes, namely Antoine Dupont, Ugo Didier, Teddy Riner, and Flora Vautier. Even the French President Emmanuel Macron was also present. The event started with an afternoon parade and ended with an outdoor concert.
The Champions Parade
What if you are not in the parade at this moment? Recall that it was an amazing sight combining 10,000 athletes, organizers, and volunteers. The audience waved the French flags and cheered the crowd. The French President awarded the Légion d'Honneur, the country’s greatest distinction, to the athletes who won the Olympic and Paralympic medals. Specifically, France came in fifth place in the medal standings at the Olympics and eighth place at the Paralympic Games.
The Champions Parade and medal ceremony turned into a moment of achievement and pride. Moreover, the excitement among the crowd did not stop; instead, it increased to a greater extent. The famous Olympic mascot, Phryge, made a guest appearance and danced its heart out, entertaining the audience with his pranks. After that, the Patrouille de France aerobatics unit flew high into the air and praised the winners. It left a trail of blue, white, and red clouds in the French flag replica in response to the Paris Games anthem.
A Grand Finale
The Olympic and Paralympic 2024 event, which started on a sunny day, was converted into a dance floor at Arc de Triomphe. The free concert witnessed recorded performances by various artists, including Lady Gaga. It was better called a grand finale after an eye-catching parade that caused people to go crazy on the moves until the wee hours.
Conclusion
By glorifying the Olympic and Paralympic Games farewell, the city has saved the best for last. The memory of the closing ceremony will remain forever in hearts and indicate the monument to the knack of sports to inspire and bring people together.
