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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Paris Celebrates Olympic Heroes

Published: 2024-09-14

Paris bid farewell to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a grand parade on the iconic Champs-Élysées.

Thousands gathered to celebrate the athletes, volunteers, and organizers who made the event a success.

The parade, described as the "fifth ceremony" of the Games, featured 350 athletes, including stars like Léon Marchand and Teddy Riner.

The event also honored volunteers and officials, with a special appearance by Tony Estanguet, head of the organizing committee.

The celebration continued with a concert and DJ set at the Arc de Triomphe, marking a festive end to the Games.