Movie star Tom Cruise descended from the roof of France's national stadium, where he received the Olympic flag, infusing the Paris Games' closing ceremony with a significant touch of Hollywood glamour. This event symbolized the transition from the French capital to the next host, Los Angeles. The dazzling closing spectacle initiated the four-year countdown to the Los Angeles Olympics.
The closing ceremony concluded 17 days of often awe-inspiring athletic competitions, set against the backdrop of renowned Parisian landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Chateau de Versailles. Highlights from the Paris Olympics closing ceremony included: Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass waving the Olympic flag during the ceremony, and a general view of fireworks at the stadium during the performance of the Olympic Rings formation and raising.
