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Paris 2024 Paralympics kicks off with opening ceremony

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paralympic Games open on Wednesday after a glorious ceremony in which competitors were celebrated by joyful volunteers and spectators on a sweet summer night.

By Carlos Garcia Rawlins, Eng Chin An, Gonzalo Fuentes, Julien De Rosa, Jeremy Lee, Kacper Pempel, Maja Smiejkowska, Thibault Camus and Umit Bektas / Reuters

Aug. 28, 2024

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French President Emmanuel Macron during the opening ceremony of Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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The Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde displays the colours of the flag of France during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Czech Republic's delegation attends the Parade of Nations as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde.
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Dancers perform during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde.
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Athletes of Italy parade during the Opening Ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Performers wave flags during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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The Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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General view of the torch relay performance as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Markus Rehm holding the torch during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Performers during the opening ceremony as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi lit torches during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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The Olympic cauldron is seen after being lit at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi react after they lit The Olympic cauldron at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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The Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen alongside a fireworks display during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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General view of fireworks over Place de la Concorde at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Performers during the opening ceremony as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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