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All The Highlights of the 2024 Paris Olympic Closing Ceremony in Pictures

A tribute to the athletes with high-flying performances and celebrity guests — Here are the highlights to remember from 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

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For two captivating weeks, the city of Paris has been abuzz with the thrilling energy of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Last night, the grand spectacle reached its zenith with a closing ceremony that will be remembered for its artistic brilliance, meticulously orchestrated by the visionary director Thomas Jolly. The evening unfolded like a dream, filled with a series of breathtaking surprises that left the audience in awe.

At the core of this mesmerising scenography were the athletes, who took center stage, embodying the spirit of the Games with grace and strength. The event was seamlessly woven together by the appearance of a Golden Voyager, a symbolic thread that guided the narrative of the night.

The ceremony dazzled with astonishing acrobatic performances, each one more thrilling than the last. Adding to the allure, an illustrious lineup of guest stars graced the stage, including Angèle, Zaho de Sagazan, Phoenix, Air, Yseult, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even a surprise appearance by Tom Cruise.

As we look back on this enchanting evening, the images captured will serve as a lasting tribute to a night where art, sport, and star power converged in a celebration of extraordinary talent.

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Zaho de Sagazan opens the closing ceremony by performing "Sous le ciel de Paris"
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Five-time medalist Léon Marchand carrying the Olympic flame
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The Stade de France, filled with athletes from the 204 participating nations, plus the Refugee Olympic Team and the Neutral Individual Athletes
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Antoine Dupont and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, both gold medalists in rugby 7s and cross country mountain biking, carry the French flag
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The Golden Voyager, the central theme of the ceremony, dressed by Kevin Germanier
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Pianist Alain Roche performs vertically
Angèle covers Kavinsky's hit "Nightcall" dressed in a custom Coperni outfit
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Athlete Simone Biles carries the Olympic flag for the handover
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After entering from the roof of the Stade de France, Tom Cruise retrieves the Olympic flag to bring it back to Los Angeles, the next venue for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Billie Eilish performs in Los Angeles for Olympic flag drop
Yseult performs "My Way" masterfully, dressed in a Dior outfit
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Snoop Dogg flew from Paris to Los Angeles to perform and welcome the arrival of the Olympic flag

Credits: Getty Images

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