Phoenix singer stage dives in first starry performance at Olympics Closing Ceremony

admin August 11, 2024

The Olympic Closing Ceremony on Sunday marks the official end to the Paris Olympics before Los Angeles takes the torch ahead of 2028.

Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Opening Ceremony, which starred Celine Dion, among other big performances, is also overseeing the ceremony.

He has said the theme of the closing will be “Records,” according to Olympics.com.

Who performed at the Closing Ceremony of the Olympics?

The band Phoenix kicked off the first of many expected musical performances. Lead singer Thomas Mars dove into the crowd of Olympians, stepping off the continent-shaped stage into the arms of the Colombian and American delegations.

H.E.R., a five-time Grammy winner, sang the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France as part of the handover for the Los Angeles Summer Games in 2028. H.E.R. is from California.

That flag handoff included no other than Tom Cruise. The actor took the flag from gymnast Simone Biles before riding off on the back of a motorcycle out of the stadium. In a pre-taped segment, he was seen skydiving out of a plane down to the Hollywood sign where he handed the flag to local athletes. A team lead the flag through LA to the beach.

Following the flag handoff in Los Angeles, more California natives took to the stage.

First up was Red Hot Chili Peppers and Billie Eilish. The delivered back-to-back performances on beach stages to a crowd of hundreds.

Rapper Snoop Dogg, who had spent the past couple weeks in Paris participating in NBC’s coverage of the Games, took the mic next in a red, white and blue, Olympics themed suit. He brought up Dr. Dre as well.

Who will host the closing ceremony for NBC?

NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico is expected to be joined by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.

Who are the Team USA flag bearers for closing ceremony?

Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky and rower Nick Mead have been announced as the flag bearers for Team USA.

What day and time is the Olympics closing ceremony?

The Olympic closing ceremony will take place Sunday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. ET.

How to watch the Olympics closing ceremony

You can watch the Olympic closing ceremony live on NBC, Peacock and streaming live on NBCOlympics.com.

The closing ceremony will replay at 7 p.m. Sunday on NBC, Peacock and streaming on NBCOlympics.com.

Following the closing ceremony, watch a special look ahead to the 2028 Games in Los Angeles on “Countdown to LA28” on NBC, Peacock and streaming at NBCOlympics.com at 10 p.m. ET.

What will happen during the Closing Ceremony?

It will feature traditional highlights, including the athletes’ parade and the handover of the Olympic flag to the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. There will be a medal presentation ceremony — for the women’s marathon from earlier in the day.

It’s a more traditional setting after the Seine River was used for the audacious opening ceremony, but don’t expect it to be dull. It features the same artistic director — Thomas Jolly.

Organizers said in a recent statement that it will include “over a hundred performers, acrobats, dancers and circus artists.”

There will be musical performances and “the participation of world-renowned singers will complete the picture. … Part of the show will take place in the air, while the giant sets, costumes and spectacular lighting effects will take spectators on a journey through time, both past and future.”

Jolly added: “It’s a very visual, very choreographic, very acrobatic show with an operatic dimension to give a great visual fresco and say goodbye to athletes from all over the world.”

When are the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles?

The 2028 Olympics will take place July 14, 2028 to July 30, 2028.

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