Lighting Of The Olympic Torch 2024. An epic parade of nations on the river seine, striking performances by lady gaga and celine dion and an eiffel tower light show for the ages—the opening ceremony of the. The cauldron, which was also a hot air balloon, lifted into the paris night sky.

Today, the olympic flame is lit in front of the ruins of the temple of hera by an actress playing the part of the high priestess, who uses a parabolic dish (known to the ancient greeks as a skaphia) to concentrate the sun’s rays. Watch the highlights from the olympic flame lighting ceremony for the olympic games paris 2024 in olympia, greece.