It's a fact, time flies. But when we see that we are already preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of the Paris Olympics, I must say it gives us all a little twinge in our hearts. And for good reason, the international competition has left an indelible mark on the capital, thanks to some amazing competition venues, top-notch athletic performances, and especially a opening ceremony that will forever stay in our minds. Fortunately, to counteract the intense feeling of nostalgia that settles in us, the City of Paris has planned everything with a series of celebrations throughout the summer.
There’s going to be sports
« Bringing back to Parisians and visitors the unique spirit of the Games», this is the goal that the City Hall of Paris aims to achieve one year later.
grave;s the excitement of the Olympics. And for that, we can say they really went above and beyond, imagining a series of events that are more grandiose than the last. We've already told you about the much-anticipated return of the Olympic cauldron in the Tuileries Garden, starting on June 21st.Petite nostalgie des JO de Paris 2024 ce matin, ce qu'on aura vibré !https://t.co/qeBrBfSXNr
— Cladounnet Δ🪿#FA14 🇪🇦💚 #LN4 🇬🇧 #OP81 🇦🇺 (@Cladounnet) December 18, 2024
But the city doesn’t stop there, as residents and tourists in the capital will also be able to enjoy kayak descents or paddle boarding to connect with the three new swimming spots, starting from July 5. There will also be sporting events held in various iconic locations around the capital, such as beach volleyball demonstrations, the European Swimming Cup at the Grenelle arm, an international pole vault competition on the Iéna Bridge, and of course the passage of the Tour de France in Montmartre on Sunday, July 27.
A 2.0 Ceremony
But it’s definitely around July 26, the anniversary of the majestic opening ceremony envisioned by Thomas Jolly,What is expected the most joyful moments. Thus, the Olympic rings will be projected on the Eiffel Tower on the 26th and 27th of July, as they won't be back in their original spot. The 10 statues of pioneering women unveiled during the journey on stage are also set to be permanently installed on Rue de la Chapelle in the 18th arrondissement, with a inauguration planned for that time.
Vous vous rappelez, il y a un an, quand les JO de Paris 2024, étaient un fiasco annoncé?
— Le Lyssenko dans la vallée (@lysdslavallee) May 23, 2025
On the 26th, the City Hall of Paris will also unveil a monument for the medalists of the Paris 2024 Games, featuring over 4,000 names. And to top it all off, « a giant live karaoke event, free and open to everyone ». Organized by the Théâtre de la Ville-Sarah Bernhardt at the Place du Châtelet (1st), the evening will be a chance to echo once again all the hit songs that have marked the Olympics. So if you're in the area, get ready to hear hundreds of people shouting “Que je t'aime” in unison, and why not join in!
