Unlike previous Olympic Games, the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 was held outside of a stadium for the first time in the history of the Games.
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In contrast, dozens of boats transported approximately 7,000 athletes and artists along a 6-kilometer route along the Seine River.
The boats were equipped with cameras that allowed viewers watching on television or their phones to see up close. Departing from the Austerlitz bridge, the parade sailed past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, reaching near the Eiffel Tower after passing under bridges and gates, including the Pont des Arts and Pont Neuf, and close to many of the landmarks of the French capital.
More than 85 heads of state and government watched the opening ceremony, along with over 300,000 spectators from the banks of the river, with about 80 giant screens along the route. Approximately 45,000 police officers were present to ensure the security of the ceremony, including special intervention forces. Snipers were deployed on top of buildings along the route, and there was a drone defense system in place. Nearby subway stations were closed, as were many of the bridges. No aircraft were allowed to fly over Paris, unless part of the ceremony.
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