Paris Celebrates Conclusion of 2024 Olympics

France celebrated the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with a grand farewell parade on the Champs-Élysées, attended by around 70,000 spectators and featuring nearly 10,000 participants including athletes, volunteers, and public workers. President Emmanuel Macron awarded the Legion d'Honneur to many medal winners during the event, which was described as a collective moment of gratitude for the efforts of all involved. The French Olympic team achieved a record tally of 64 medals, including 16 golds, securing fifth place in the overall standings, while the Paralympics were deemed the 'most spectacular ever' by the International Paralympic Committee. This celebration, organized at Macron's behest, aimed to encapsulate the unifying spirit of the Games, which had transformed the national mood from self-doubt to pride. The festivities culminated in a concert featuring artists from the Games, promising to be a memorable conclusion to a significant summer of sports for France.