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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.

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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.