World Leaders, 7,000 Athletes, 94 Boats & 3,000 Dancers: What To Expect At The 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony As Paris Counts Down To “Show Of The Century”

Expectations and fears are running high in France with one local newspaper declaring the event “the show of the century”

July 25, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Robert Martin

There is deliberation over whether it will beLa Vie En RoseorHymne a lAmour, or both.

At least another one billion people are expected to watch the ceremony worldwide.

In the U.S., NBCUniversalslive coverage will air Fridayon NBC and flagship streaming servicePeacock.

Rehearsals for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

Rehearsals for the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremonyGetty Images

In the interview, Jolly replied to a hypothetical question on how he would stage the 2024 opening ceremony.

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