The Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: A Star-Studded Event
FILE – Members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers from left to right, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante perform during the Global Citizen Festival on Sept. 23, 2023, at Central Park in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
PARIS – The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will bring out several stars: Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to perform Sunday.
The all-star lineup will hit the stage as part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Each of the music artists is a California native, including H.E.R., who is expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France.
“This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA,” said LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman in a statement. “We are thrilled to feature the very best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers and Snoop for their collaboration on what will be an incredible show to a global audience that will give fans a taste of what’s to come in 2028.”
The opening ceremony featured Lady Gaga and the return of Celine Dion to the performing stage after her career-threatening stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, with previous Games being held there in 1984 and 1932. It will be the first time the city will host the Paralympics.
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In an electrifying display of talent, the Paris Olympics closing ceremony is set to feature iconic music artists Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The star-studded event will take place on Sunday as part of the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
California natives H.E.R. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will showcase their musical prowess at the Stade de France, with H.E.R. expected to sing the U.S. national anthem live. LA28 chairperson Casey Wasserman expressed excitement about the historic moment as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA, highlighting the collaboration between these local artists for a global audience.
The opening ceremony saw performances by Lady Gaga and the return of Celine Dion, adding to the spectacle of the event. Los Angeles, hosting the Olympics for the third time, will also host the Paralympics for the first time in 2028.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable moment in sports and music history, as the Paris Olympics closing ceremony sets the stage for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Games.
