What to Expect for Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

The Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time (1:30 p.m. ET) on July 26. The city center of Paris will serve as the backdrop for the Olympic delegations, who will descend the Seine on boats. The ceremony took years to prepare, and the total cost is estimated to be as high as $540 million.