How the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will unfold
This summer, Paris will host the first Paralympic Games opening ceremony in its history. See you on August 28, 2024 at 8pm, Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées.
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games ceremony is directed by Thomas Jolly, Artistic Director of the Olympic opening ceremonies. He promises a unique and inspiring show. ” From the Champs-Elysées to the Place de la Concorde, I can’t wait to imagine the show that will transform the heart of Paris, with performances never seen before. A show that will highlight Paralympic athletes and the values they embody. “. The ceremony will begin with a parade down the Champs-Elysées avenue, with up to 184 delegations from all over the world. Spectators will be able to experience this festive occasion up close with the 6,000 athletes and officials. For ticket-holders, the official parade will then take place on the Place de la Concorde. This is where the ceremonial sequences will take place.
The Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: the start of an unforgettable fortnight
The Opening Ceremony will mark the start of an innovative and memorable Games, featuring the exploits of exceptional athletes. Every Paralympic sport will find a prestigious arena for expression. With events taking place at emblematic French heritage sites. In close collaboration with theInternational Paralympic Committee (IPC), the French Paralympic and Sports Committee (CPSF) and the relevant authorities… Paris 2024 will ensure that universal accessibility is integrated into every aspect of the ceremony.
Athletes, participants and spectators alike can take full advantage of a barrier-free experience. Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, said, ” To put the spotlight on the achievements of Paralympic athletes, this ceremony is a strong symbol of our ambition to take advantage of hosting the first Paralympic Games in our country to place the issue of inclusion of people with disabilities at the heart of society. “
Inclusion at the heart of the Games
Through these Paralympic Games and this ambitious opening ceremony, Paris 2024 aims to leave a lasting legacy. The aim is also to change the way people look at disability and contribute to a more inclusive society. Perle Bouge, double Paralympic medalist in para-rowing and member of the Paris 2024 Athletes’ Commission, shares her enthusiasm: ” Pride, impatience, determination. These are the feelings that drive us when we discover the concept of this opening ceremony. I can’t wait to be there and share these emotions with thousands of spectators. “The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games promises to be a turning point for the inclusion as well as the visibility of people with disabilities worldwide.
