Los Angeles has received the Olympic flag from Paris, marking the start of the countdown to the 2028 Summer Games. The flag arrived with an elaborate ceremony featuring performances by L.A. natives Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Tom Cruise added Hollywood flair by ziplining into the Stade de France and skydiving to the Hollywood sign in a pre-recorded video. Mayor Karen Bass emphasized the significance of two female mayors exchanging the flag, inspiring girls worldwide. LA plans to leverage its existing infrastructure for the Games, focus on public transportation to manage the influx of visitors, and aims to replicate the success of the 1984 Games, which were deemed a logistical triumph.