After nearly three weeks of dramatic and exciting competition, the 2024 Paris Olympics officially ended with the Closing Ceremony taking place at dawn on August 12

If the Opening Ceremony was held along the Seine River, the Closing Ceremony was held at Stade de France Stadium, one of the iconic venues of the Olympics.

Paris is a city of art, so the Closing Ceremony also included various unique art performances. Stade de France stadium has been converted into a 2,800 square meter stage.

Like previous editions, the ceremony included traditional rituals such as extinguishing the Olympic flame, presenting the Olympic flag to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Organizing Committee and a parade of athletes to close a vibrant summer of sports. .

Below are some pictures of the Closing Ceremony:

The Paris 2024 Olympic Cauldron anchored above the Tuileries Garden is one of many impressive initiatives for this year’s Games.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife along with many leaders of countries and sports organizations were present at the Closing Ceremony.

The song “Under the Paris Sky” praising the beauty of Paris, sung by female singer Zaho de Sagazan, opened the ceremony.

The stage is stylized and looks very futuristic.

Flags of countries participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics are paraded.

The British athletes joined the rhythm in the Closing Ceremony.

The costumes of Japanese athletes stood out at the Closing Ceremony.

The French host athletes had a fun performance to celebrate the success of the event on stage.

American athlete delegation at the ceremony. America will be the host of the next Olympics.

The French band Phoenix brings a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere.

A “gilded” artist is the focus of the French host’s artistic performance for the audience.

Artist Alain Roche has a very impressive floating piano performance.

Artists perform on a symbolic Olympic ring.

Famous actor Tom Cruise, who is in Europe filming part 8 of the hit movie series Mission: Impossible 8, participated in the Closing Ceremony with a swing from the air.

The stage always changes colors unexpectedly thanks to modern, eye-catching technology.

Brilliant fireworks at the Closing Ceremony. Goodbye Olympic Paris 2024.