The 2024 Olympic Games are coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to attend the closing ceremony in Paris on Sunday.
The Olympic Games officially opened in Paris on Friday, July 26, although some team events began on July 24. The final day of athletics competition is August 11, the same day as the closing ceremony. The ceremony, which features a parade of flags and athletes starts at 2:00 p.m. ET at the Stade de France. The closing ceremony in Tokyo lasted about three hours.
What time is the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games?
The closing ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 11 at 9:00 p.m. CEST or 3:00 p.m. ET.
Viewers in the Central Daylight time zone can tune in at 2 p.m. Viewers in the Mountain Daylight time zone can watch the closing ceremony at 1 p.m. The ceremony begins at 12 p.m. in the Pacific Daylight time zone.
Are there any other Olympic events on August 11?
On Sunday, before the closing ceremony, several athletics competitions are scheduled.
What happens during the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games?
There was a closing ceremony at the 1896 Summer Olympics, the first modern Olympics, but it “only vaguely resembled today’s ceremonies,” according to the Olympics.
There are several elements that are considered important parts of the Olympic Closing Ceremony. First, the head of state of the host country enters, accompanied by the president of the International Olympic Committee. Then, the national anthem of the host country is played or sung while the flag of the host country is raised.
Other traditional elements include a flag parade, a parade of athletes and the handover of the Olympic flag to a representative of the city that will host the Olympic Games in four years’ time: in this case, Los Angeles.
During the closing ceremony, some final medals are also awarded. At the end, the Olympic flame is extinguished.
The closing ceremony is called “Records”. Thomas Jolly, who was artistic director of the sometimes controversial opening ceremonywill also be artistic director for the closing ceremony.
“At the Stade de France, where the biggest stars of athletics and rugby sevens will compete, the moment will be solemn and emotional, but it will also be a time to celebrate,” said Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024. “Finally, the pressure will be off and everyone will be able to fully enjoy the absolutely exceptional show that is being planned under the leadership of Thomas Jolly, with the help of all the teams working on the four ceremonies of Paris 2024. Innovative, surprising and brilliant, these ceremonies already promise to be very powerful, just like “Records”, which has everything it takes to leave its mark on the history of Closing Ceremonies”
Who will perform at the closing ceremony in Paris?
Although the names of the artists have not yet been announced, organizers said earlier that the Stade de France would be transformed into a giant concert hall. There will be more than 100 artists, acrobats, dancers and circus performers.
According to the organizers, “world-famous singers will complete the picture”, with part of the show taking place in the air.
“We want to celebrate, but consciously. This moment of celebration will also be an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the Olympic Games in our society,” Jolly said earlier. “So I designed a show in which the Olympic Games disappear again, and someone comes along and sets them up. It’s a very visual, very choreographic, very acrobatic show with an operatic dimension to give a great visual fresco and say goodbye to athletes from all over the world.”
Who will carry the American flag at the 2024 closing ceremonies?
Katie Ledeckywho has won more Olympic medals than any other American woman, and a gold medalist Nick Meada rower, will lead Team USA as flag bearer during the closing ceremonies in 2024.
Mead will be the first rower to take the lead Team USA as a flag bearer at the closing ceremony. After hearing the news, Mead said he got chills and joked about needing a haircut in a video posted to social media.
Ledecky got the news from teammate Bobby Finke.
“He called me on FaceTime to tell me the news, and I just started crying,” she said. “And it’s truly an honor to represent this team with so many amazing performances this week across all sports.”
NBA superstar LeBron James and tennis star Coco Gauff were Team USA’s Flag Bearers during the Paris opening ceremony.
How to Watch the Olympic Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock.
When will the Olympic Games be held again?
Those who are already excited for the next Olympic Games will have to wait another two years until the Winter Olympics are held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from 6 to 22 February 2026. The next Summer Olympics will be held in Los Angeles from 14 to 30 July 2028.
Paralympic fans are in luck: they only have to wait until August 28 for the games to begin. The Paralympic Games run from August 28 to September 8.
