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Photos: Paris is the backdrop for a colorful Olympics opening ceremony

A light show is projected from the Eiffel Towe during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
A light show is projected from the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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The ceremony is underway and American audiences can watch live on NBC or Peacock. The ceremony will be hosted by NBC commentator Mike Tirico, singer Kelly Clarkson and former NFL player Peyton Manning — all three of whom are decidedly not French. Join Times writers Mary McNamara and Meredith Blake as they weigh in on the audacious spectacle.

Floriane Issert, a Gendarmerie non-commissioned officer of the National Gendarmerie, carries the Olympic flag.
Floriane Issert, an officer of the National Gendarmerie, carries the Olympic flag in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Zinedine Zidane, former French football player and manager, carries the Olympic Torch.
Zinedine Zidane, former French soccer player and manager, carries the Olympic torch.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Team Greece travel by boat along the Seine river in Paris, France.
Team Greece, as is tradition, was the first group of athletes to appear during the parade of nations, this time held on the River Seine.
(Ricardo Mazalan / Associated Press)
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Members of the United States Team wave flags as they travel along the Seine River in Paris.
Members of the Team USA wave as they travel along the Seine River.
(Ashley Landis / Associated Press)
Finland's team parades along the Seine river in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony.
Team Finland shows its colors during the boat parade.
(Luca Bruno / Associated Press)
Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Snoop Dogg carries the Olympic torch in Saint-Denis, outside Paris.
(Aurelien Morissard / Associated Press)
Lady Gaga performs in Paris, France, ahead the opening ceremony.
Lady Gaga performs during the ceremony.
(Kin Cheung / Associated Press)
The Olympic torch travels by boat as ceremonial smoke in the colors of the France flag appear over the Seine River Paris.
The French tri-colors provide a backdrop in smoke along the Seine River.
(Matthias Schrader / Associated Press)
United States' Coco Gauff and Lebron James, front center, travel with teammates along the Seine River.
Coco Gauff and Lebron James carry the flag for Team USA.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Spectators with various international flags cheering on from their balconies.
Spectators with various international flags cheer from their balconies.
(Carl de Souza / Pool Photo via Associated Press)
Performers and models at a catwalk erected along the Passerelle Debilly bridge on the Seine River.
Performers and models on a catwalk erected along the Passerelle Debilly bridge on the Seine River.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Eiffel Tower and Olympic Rings are illuminated at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony.
The Eiffel Tower and Olympic rings are illuminated for the Games, which go through Aug. 11.
(Loic Venance / Pool Photo via Associated Press)
Spain athletes David Vega, left, and Noemi Romero kiss during the opening ceremony.
Spanish athletes David Vega, left, and Noemi Romero kiss during the opening ceremony.
(Violeta Santos Moura / Pool Photo via Associated Press)
Egypt athletes leap while participating in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Egyptian athletes leap on a rainy night in Paris.
(Andy Wong / Associated Press)
A Canadian athlete reacts while participating in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
A Canadian athlete reacts while participating in the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.
(Andy Wong / Associated Press)
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A musician takes a photo during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
A musician takes a photo during the opening ceremony.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on the Eiffel Tower.
Canadian singer Celine Dion performs on the Eiffel Tower as the Olympic rings are illuminate.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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