Big Names to Shine at Paris Closing Ceremony

“This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” said LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman in a statement. “We are thrilled to feature the very best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers and Snoop for their collaboration on what will be an incredible show to a global audience that will give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2028.”

The opening ceremony also featured Lady Gaga and marked the return of Celine Dion to the performing stage. Dion had been diagnosed with a career-threatening condition known as stiff person syndrome, making her comeback particularly significant.

Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, having previously been the venue in 1984 and 1932. Importantly, this will be the first time the city hosts the Paralympics, broadening its historical significance in the realm of international sports.