Relive the Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony in pictures
Updated on 10/09/2024
Coming to terms with the end of the Games
On the opening stage, singer Santa covered Johnny Hallyday's "Vivre pour le meilleur".
Coming to terms with the end of the Games
On the opening stage, singer Santa covered Johnny Hallyday's "Vivre pour le meilleur".
Taking a bow
The Marseillaise was played by trumpeter André Feydy.
Taking a bow
The Marseillaise was played by trumpeter André Feydy.
Dance
Legendary artist Jean-Michel Jarre performed in the rain.
Dance
Legendary artist Jean-Michel Jarre performed in the rain.
Adding color
A huge fireworks display lit up the sky over the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) on Sunday September 8.
Adding color
A huge fireworks display lit up the sky over the Stade de France (Saint-Denis) on Sunday September 8.
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DJ Martin Solveig shared the stage with athletes from the French Paralympic team.
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DJ Martin Solveig shared the stage with athletes from the French Paralympic team.
Rain, a regular at ceremonies
Nothing could take the smile off the artists' faces, not even the rain! Nathalie Duchêne smiled the whole way through.
Rain, a regular at ceremonies
Nothing could take the smile off the artists' faces, not even the rain! Nathalie Duchêne smiled the whole way through.
Lights out
Aurélie Aubert, Paralympic boccia champion and French flag-bearer, extinguished the flame.
Lights out
Aurélie Aubert, Paralympic boccia champion and French flag-bearer, extinguished the flame.
A shower of melodies
Breakbot & Irfane set the Stade de France stage alight, ably supported by two volunteers.
A shower of melodies
Breakbot & Irfane set the Stade de France stage alight, ably supported by two volunteers.
Laser art
On Sunday, September 8, the Stade de France became the world's biggest nightclub!
Laser art
On Sunday, September 8, the Stade de France became the world's biggest nightclub!
Passing the baton
Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles - the city that will host the Games in 2028 - received the Paralympic flag from Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo.
Passing the baton
Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles - the city that will host the Games in 2028 - received the Paralympic flag from Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo.
In the spotlight
Following the triumph of the Paris 2024 Games, we'll reconvene in four years in Los Angeles!
In the spotlight
Following the triumph of the Paris 2024 Games, we'll reconvene in four years in Los Angeles!