The Paris Video games are wrapping up Sunday afternoon. The closing ceremony might be a celebration of athletic achievement and mark the passing of the torch (actually) to the subsequent host metropolis, Los Angeles.
In line with promotions by Olympic organizers, here is what followers can anticipate to see from the proverbial handover Sunday:
A star-studded lineup of California-based artists: The closing ceremony will function performances by The Pink Scorching Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop Dogg, who popped up all over Paris all through the Video games. 5-time Grammy Award winner H.E.R. will even give a rendition of the U.S. nationwide anthem.
California Olympians: Two-time Olympic skateboarding medalist Jagger Eaton, mountain biker Kate Courtney, monitor and area gold medalist Michael Johnson and former tennis champion Venus Williams will seem throughout this system. They’re anticipated to introduce the remainder of the world to a style of what California and Los Angeles will supply in 4 years time.
A conventional present of diplomacy: The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, will formally hand the Olympic flag to Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in a standard present of worldwide diplomacy and goodwill. It is going to reportedly be the primary time a black feminine mayor has ever obtained the banner. “To obtain the flag goes to be an amazing honor, understanding that the primary girl mayor of Paris might be handing me the flag,” Bass instructed reporters Friday, per Reuters.
“Shock” appearances: In typical Hollywood style, there might be some Marvel-esque cameos deliberate for the huge manufacturing. Actor Tom Cruise has been noticed throughout Paris, taking within the competitors and reportedly filming something all through the town. May the Mission Unattainable star be a part of the handoff? It will be a genius advertising transfer given the newest installment of the franchise is in post-production and set to release in 2025.
Both approach, followers look like in for a deal with after a really electrifying 17 days of Olympic competitors. 2028 cannot come quickly sufficient.
