The Olympic flag was raised in front of Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower Friday night at the height of the 2024 Opening Ceremony. Superstar pop singers Aya Nakamura and Lady Gaga performed during the extravagant parade, with French group Gojira becoming the first heavy metal band to play at the Olympics. More than 80 boats bearing nearly 7,000 athletes sailed up the River Seine for the Opening Ceremony despite steady rain. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest as the Olympics officially get under way.
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The Olympic flag was raised in front of Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower Friday night at the height of the 2024 Opening Ceremony. Superstar pop singers Aya Nakamura and Lady Gaga performed during the extravagant parade, with French group Gojira becoming the first heavy metal band to play at the Olympics. More than 80 boats bearing nearly 7,000 athletes sailed up the River Seine for the Opening Ceremony despite steady rain. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest as the Olympics officially get under way.
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