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Stunning Highlights from the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony

Oscar Walters07 mins

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony Highlights

After an exciting two and a half weeks of competition, it’s time to say “au revoir” to the Paris Olympics.

The closing ceremony took place Sunday at the Stade de France before showing scenes from Los Angeles, which will host the next Summer Games in 2028.

At the end of the ceremony in Paris, actor Tom Cruise jumped off the stadium roof and was lowered to the floor, where he took the Olympic flag from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and rode off on a motorcycle.

Among those who performed in Los Angeles were musicians Billie Eilish, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Actor Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag on a motorcycle at the closing ceremony in Paris.
Actor Tom Cruise carries the Olympic flag on a motorcycle at the closing ceremony in Paris.

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform at a handover celebration in Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Games.
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform at a handover celebration in Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Games.

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for LA28

Singer H.E.R performs the US national anthem at the Stade de France.
Singer H.E.R performs the US national anthem at the Stade de France. Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images
Cruise is lowered onto the floor of the Stade de France after jumping off the stadium's roof.
Cruise is lowered onto the floor of the Stade de France after jumping off the stadium’s roof.

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Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, left, perform 'Birds of a Feather' in Los Angeles.
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, left, perform ‘Birds of a Feather’ in Los Angeles.

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US athletes celebrate during the closing ceremony.
US athletes celebrate during the closing ceremony. Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty Images
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass waves the Olympic flag next to Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass waves the Olympic flag next to Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee.

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Fireworks explode above the Stade de France.
Fireworks explode above the Stade de France. Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters
Bulgarian athletes cheer during the closing ceremony.
Bulgarian athletes cheer during the closing ceremony. Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, delivers a speech at the closing ceremony.
Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 organizing committee, delivers a speech at the closing ceremony. He said the Paris Olympics matched records for audience size, attendance and decibel levels. Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
French indie rock band Phoenix performs during the ceremony.
French indie rock band Phoenix performs during the ceremony. Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
The Olympic rings are raised during the ceremony.
The Olympic rings are raised during the ceremony. Rob Schumacher/USA Today Sports/Reuters
Athletes watch the ceremony from the floor of the Stade de France.
Athletes watch the ceremony from the floor of the Stade de France. Peter Byrne/PA/AP
A Golden Voyager, inspired by references from French history, stands atop a pile of masked dancers as the last Olympic ring is raised above the stage.
A Golden Voyager, inspired by references from French history, stands atop a pile of masked dancers as the last Olympic ring is raised above the stage.

Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters

The orchestra performs during the ceremony.
The orchestra performs during the ceremony. Bildbyran/Sipa USA/AP
Alain Roche plays the piano while suspended from wires hanging from the stadium's roof.
Alain Roche plays the piano while suspended from wires hanging from the stadium’s roof.

Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters

Dutch athletes take part in the ceremony's parade.
Dutch athletes take part in the ceremony’s parade. Phil Noble/Reuters
The Golden Voyager floats onto the stage from the roof of the Stade de France.
The Golden Voyager floats onto the stage from the roof of the Stade de France. Phil Noble/Reuters
Flagbearers parade around the stage.
Flagbearers parade around the stage. Dita Alangkara/AP
Athletes from the French team do a little crowd surfing.
Athletes from the French team do a little crowd surfing. Rebecca Blackwell/AP
From left, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, the Netherlands' Sifan Hassan and Kenya's Hellen Obiri stand for a medal ceremony held during the closing ceremony.
From left, Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa, the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan and Kenya’s Hellen Obiri stand for a medal ceremony held during the closing ceremony. Hassan won gold in the marathon earlier in the day. David Davies/PA/AP
Japanese athletes participate in the parade.
Japanese athletes participate in the parade. Albert Gea/Reuters
France's national flag is carried into the stadium at the start of the ceremony.
France’s national flag is carried into the stadium at the start of the ceremony. Franck Fife/AFP/Getty Images
British athletes dance during the ceremony.
British athletes dance during the ceremony. Rebecca Blackwell/AP
Flagbearers from every country enter the Stade de France and walk onto the stage at the start of the ceremony.
Flagbearers from every country enter the Stade de France and walk onto the stage at the start of the ceremony.

Pawel Kopczynski/Reuters

An American athlete is filmed during the parade.
An American athlete is filmed during the parade. David Goldman/AP
French swimmer Léon Marchand carries the Olympic flame at the Tuileries Garden in Paris.
French swimmer Léon Marchand carries the Olympic flame at the Tuileries Garden in Paris.

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French President Emmanuel Macron, third from right on the top row, sits between his wife, Brigitte, and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach at the Stade de France.
French President Emmanuel Macron, third from right on the top row, sits between his wife, Brigitte, and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach at the Stade de France. John Walton/PA/Getty Images
French musician Zaho de Sagazan, inside the Tuileries Garden in Paris, opens the ceremony by performing 'Sous le Ciel de Paris,' which translates to 'Under the Paris Sky.'
French musician Zaho de Sagazan, inside the Tuileries Garden in Paris, opens the ceremony by performing ‘Sous le Ciel de Paris,’ which translates to ‘Under the Paris Sky.’
Volunteers work inside the stadium ahead of the closing ceremony.
Volunteers work inside the stadium ahead of the closing ceremony. Esa Alexander/Reuters
US supporters walk to their seats before the ceremony.
US supporters walk to their seats before the ceremony. Sarah Phipps-Terry/USA Today Sports/Reuters
Couples dance in Paris ahead of the ceremony.
Couples dance in Paris ahead of the ceremony. Dar Yasin/AP
The Olympic cauldron sits in the Tuileries Garden.
The Olympic cauldron sits in the Tuileries Garden. Vadim Ghirda/AP
The crowd waits for the ceremony to start.
The crowd waits for the ceremony to start. David Goldman/AP
A spectator arrives at the Stade de France.
A spectator arrives at the Stade de France. David Goldman/AP
Security forces patrol the area near the Eiffel Tower.
Security forces patrol the area near the Eiffel Tower. Sebastian Kahnert/Picture-Alliance/DPA/AP


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