Team USA takes the stage throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris: Photos

Posted by enzo2go August 29, 2024

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games took place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Paralympic Games will run until September 8 and produce together as much as 4,400 athletes from all over the world.

Nicky Nieves and Steve Serio, flag bearers for Team USA, hold their national flag as they parade during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France, on August 28, 2024.

Nicky Nieves and Steve Serio, flag bearers for Team United States.

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Athletes from the United States (foreground left) and France (center right) parade during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics.

Athletes from the United States (foreground left) and France (center right) parade throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics.

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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor (Obelisk of Luxor) and the Eiffel Tower in Paris on August 28, 2024.

Dancers perform throughout the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor (Obelisk of Luxor) and the Eiffel Tower in Paris on August 28, 2024.

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Artists perform the show “Paradoxes” on the Place de la Concorde around the Obelisk of Louxor.

Artists perform the show “Paradoxes” on the Place de la Concorde across the Obelisk of Louxor.

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The Patrouille Acrobatique de France performs a flyby, emitting smoke in the colors of the French flag.

The Patrouille Acrobatique de France performs a flyby, emitting smoke in the colours of the French flag.

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Paralympic Phryge is the mascot of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

Paralympic Phryge is the mascot of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.

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Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi read “The Olympic Cauldron”.

Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi read “The Olympic Cauldron”.

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U.S. athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Paris, France.

U.S. athletes parade throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Paris, France.

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German Markus Rehm holds the Paralympic flame during the torch relay at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games on August 28, 2024 in Paris.

German Markus Rehm holds the Paralympic flame throughout the torch relay.

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Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the cauldron to conclude the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Light the kettle.

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As torchbearers exchange the Paralympic flame at the opening ceremony, performers hold flames.

As torchbearers exchange the Paralympic flame on the opening ceremony, performers hold flames.

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U.S. athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Paris, France.

U.S. athletes parade throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Paris, France.

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General view of the torch relay, with the Luxor Obelisk visible on the Place de la Concorde during the opening ceremony.

General view of the torch relay, with the Luxor Obelisk visible on the Place de la Concorde throughout the opening ceremony.

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Performers during the opening ceremony as the Luxor Obelisk is seen on the Place de la Concorde.

Performers throughout the opening ceremony.

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A performer is lifted up during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France on August 28, 2024.

During the opening ceremony, an artist is lifted up.

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The Patrouille acrobatique de France performs a flyby while emitting smoke in the colors of the French flag during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympics at Stade de France on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

The Patrouille acrobatique de France performs a flyby.

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The Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony.

The Eiffel Tower throughout the opening ceremony.

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Performers participate in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France on August 28, 2024.

Artists participate within the opening ceremony.

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Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the cauldron to conclude the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Light the kettle.

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Performers during the opening ceremony.

Performers throughout the opening ceremony.

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A general view of smoke in the colors of the French flag as dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Smoke is released in the colours of the French flag.

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During the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, artists perform with fireworks.

During the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, artists perform with fireworks.

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Fireworks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on the Place de la Concorde with the Louxor obelisk.

Fireworks throughout the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on the Place de la Concorde with the Louxor obelisk.

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