Spectacular Paris Olympic Games Closing Ceremony

The Stade de France hosted an incredible closing ceremony, featuring breathtaking mid-air performances and celebrated sporting excellence. The event passed the Olympic baton to Los Angeles. The ceremony captivated nearly 75,000 spectators and honored the architectural beauty and cultural heritage of Paris.

The iconic Stade de France transformed into a concert hall as it celebrated a fortnight of sporting excellence with a breathtaking closing ceremony. Featuring mid-air stunts, the event marked the end of the Olympic Games in Paris and passed the baton to Los Angeles.

The nearly four-hour-long opening ceremony over the River Seine had highlighted Paris's architectural marvels and rich heritage. The closing ceremony, which lasted two hours and enchanted around 75,000 spectators, continued this celebration of beauty and tradition.

The show, created by Thomas Jolly, commenced with a musical tribute to Paris, featuring French singer Zaho de Sagazan performing 'Sous le ciel de Paris'. From the iconic Louvre museum, a torchbearer carried the Olympic Flame lantern to the Stade de France, symbolizing the journey and legacy of the games.

(With inputs from agencies.)