The Paris 2024 Paralympic Opening Ceremony is underway. Not only was it the first time it had been held outside of a stadium, it is being hosted down the iconic Champs Elysees and Place de la Concorde.
Scroll down to see the most iconic moments from the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony.
The Opening Ceremony has Begun
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
A general view as smoke is released in the colours of the French flag whilst dancers perform during the discord act at the opening ceremony at Place de la Concorde.
The performers take the stage
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
The Place de la Concorde is filled with thousands of people, and over 140 performers take the stage.
Paralympic ‘Spotto’
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
A car is seen decorated in miniature Paralympic Phryge’s, Official Mascot of the 2024 Paris Paralympics, during the opening ceremony.
Christine and the Queens take centre stage
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Heloise Adelaide Letissier, the French Singer and Songwriter that goes by stage name Christine and the Queens, performed a new rendition of Edith Piaf classic, Non, je ne regrette rien.
United in inclusion
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
The theme for the Paralympics Opening Ceremony is centred around inclusion, and challenging how disabilities have been perceived previously.
The ceremony takes to the sky
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby whilst releasing smoke in the colours of the French flag during the opening ceremony.
Parade of Nations begins
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
It is now time for the athlete’s to take centre stage as they make their way down the Champs-Elysees, towards the Place de la Concorde.
DJ MYD setting the tone
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
French DJ MYD and the Paralympic mascot the Phryge behind the decks.
Australia has arrived!
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Flag bearers Madison De Rozario and Brenden Hall lead the Australian Paralympic team as they parade during the opening ceremony.
Lucky in the ‘City of Love’
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Luc Bruyere, French Singer known as Lucky Love, performs during the opening ceremony.
The games are officially open!
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024, and Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee, both addressed the crowd ahead of the declaration of the opening of the games by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Sportography performance
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
In the segment titled Sportography, there is a continuation of the inclusivity theme where South African Dancer Musa Motha leads the ensemble to dance just like him.
The flags are raised
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
French singer Luan Pommier performs while the flags are raised at the opening ceremony.
On stage
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
French Singer-Songwriter Sebastien Tellier performs during the opening ceremony.
The flame is on its final journey
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
The Paralympic Flame is carried towards its final destination.
The cauldron is lit
Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Torchbearers carry Paralympic flames as the cauldron is officially lit.
Where can I watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Australia?
Channel Nine and 9Now will broadcast the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony live. There will also be a replay at a much more acceptable hour – stayed tuned for the exact time.
Who are the flag bearers for Australia?
It’s one of the greatest honours in sport, being a flag bearer at the Paralympics. And the Australian flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Paralympics will be track and marathon athlete, Madison de Rozario, and swimmer Brenden Hall.
What is the theme song for the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics?
Parade, composed by Victor Le Manse and recorded with the Orchestre National de France, is the official theme song of the Olympics and Paralympics this year.
