Thousands of Olympians Enter the Heart of Paris in Massive Flotilla

In the past, large fleets of foreign ships have sailed down the Seine to besiege Paris, posing a direct threat to the Carolingian Empire, but Macron and the people of Paris need not worry about this particular group of sailors: they were invited, and they were just here for fun.

Despite rain and rumors of flooding on Friday, thousands of the world’s best athletes made perhaps the most spectacular entrance in Olympic history as part of the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Surrounded by cheering crowds and fans of every nationality, the star-studded parade made its way through the heart of the City of Love, but it was the first time in Olympic history that the opening ceremony was not held in a stadium.