Paris is closing out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports and emotion with a star-studded sunset show in France’s national stadium, handing over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028, The Associated Press reported.
In photos: Paris Olympics closing ceremony

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A Golden Voyager performs during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics at the Stade de France in Saint - Denis, France, Aug. 11, 2024.

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The Stade de France is lit up during the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, in the outskirts of Paris, Aug. 11, 2024.

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French athletes react with the crowd during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

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Athletes gather during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.