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Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Games Conclude With Breathtaking Stade De France Show - In Pics

The massive Stade de France transformed into a veritable concert hall, throwing a party to celebrate 16 days of sporting excellence as a spectacular closing ceremony brought the curtains down on the Paris Olympics, passing on the baton to Los Angeles for the 2028 edition. The ceremony had a fair sprinkling of Hollywood, with mega star Tom Cruise adding to the vibrancy. India was represented at the Parade of Nations by two-time Olympic medallists PR Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker.

2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Fireworks explode during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Fireworks signal the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Fireworks signal the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno
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Fireworks signal the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Fireworks during 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Fireworks during 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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Fireworks signal the end of the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony taking place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France
2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France | Photo: AP/Petr David Josek
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Fireworks explode during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Leon Marchand carries a lantern containing the Olympic flame with IOC President Thomas Bach, left, during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Leon Marchand carries a lantern containing the Olympic flame with IOC President Thomas Bach, left, during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
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French swimmer Leon Marchand carries a lantern containing the Olympic flame with IOC President Thomas Bach, left, during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Tom Cruise greets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Tom Cruise greets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
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Tom Cruise greets Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hands the Olympic flag to United States gymnast Simone Biles during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hands the Olympic flag to United States' gymnast Simone Biles during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass hands the Olympic flag to United States' gymnast Simone Biles during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Tom Cruise is lowered on the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Tom Cruise is lowered on the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
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Tom Cruise is lowered on the Stade de France during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Saint-Denis, France.

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Angel performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Angel performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
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Angel performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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A view of the venue during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
A view of the venue during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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A view of the venue during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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H.E.R. performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
H.E.R. performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Rebecca Blackwell
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H.E.R. performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Alain Roche plays a piano during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Alain Roche plays a piano during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Natacha Pisarenko
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Alain Roche plays a piano during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Fireworks ignite during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Fireworks ignite during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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Fireworks ignite during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Artists perform during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Artists perform during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/David Goldman
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Artists perform during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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An artist performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
An artist performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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An artist performs during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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The Olympic rings are illuminated during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
The Olympic rings are illuminated during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Morry Gash
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The Olympic rings are illuminated during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Athletes from India react during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Athletes from India react during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Ashley Landis
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Athletes from India react during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Flag bearers surround the stage during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Flag bearers surround the stage during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Morry Gash
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Flag bearers surround the stage during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Artists perform at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis during Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Artists perform at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis during Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/David Goldman
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Artists perform during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Flag bearers march during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Flag bearers march during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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Flag bearers march during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Flag bearers parade during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Flag bearers parade during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara
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Flag bearers parade during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

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Flag bearers attend the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
Flag bearers attend the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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Flag bearers attend the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.