The Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics kicked off on Friday, July 26, 2024 with a parade of nations’ boats along the River Seine.
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Flag bearers Coco Gauff and LeBron James walk with their teammates along the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024.
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As performers take part in the opening ceremony, smoke rises near the windows.
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The French delegation will sail by boat along the Seine.
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Athletes aboard boats take part in a water parade on the Seine during the Opening Ceremony.
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Coco Gauff and LeBron James aboard the U.S. team boat on the Seine River.
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Torchbearers carry the Olympic flame to the top of a building along the Seine River.
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American athletes.
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Lady Gaga sings at Surrey Bridge.
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Jill Biden was in attendance.
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American athletes.
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A ceremonial plume of smoke in the colours of the French flag appears over the Seine.
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A heart made of red smoke in the air near Notre Dame Cathedral.
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A panoramic view of the Trocadero, with the Eiffel Tower looming in the background as the Olympic flag is raised during the Opening Ceremony.
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American athletes.
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Spectators watch the opening ceremony.
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Dancers performing French cancan choreography.
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Delegates arrive at the Pont d’Iena in Paris, France during the opening ceremony.
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Lady Gaga sings at Surrey Bridge.
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The Greek team will lead the parade.
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Aerial view of the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero as the Opening Ceremony begins.
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