Paris is gearing up for an unprecedented Olympic opening ceremony on July 26, 2024. Breaking tradition, the event will unfold along the Seine River instead of a stadium.

A flotilla of 180 boats, including 85 carrying 10,000 athletes, will parade along a 6-kilometer route.

The ceremony, viewable by 300,000 spectators and broadcast globally, aims to showcase Paris's iconic landmarks.

Security measures are heightened, with river navigation restricted until August 4. A creative team, including novelist Leïla Slimani and historian Patrick Boucheron, has designed the ceremony to challenge traditional narratives and celebrate diversity.

Despite facing controversies over student housing and ticket prices, organizers are focused on delivering a memorable spectacle.