The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony on September 8, 2024, at the Stade de France. The ceremony celebrated the athletes’ achievements and featured an eclectic lineup of performances and symbolic moments.

One of the highlights was a vibrant performance by 24 artists from the French electronic music scene, including legendary composer Jean-Michel Jarre. French DJs like Étienne de Crécy and DJ Falcon also played to an audience of 70,000 in the stadium, as well as millions watching worldwide. The ceremony featured the traditional speeches and anthems, including a performance of the French and Paralympic anthems oai_citation:6,2024 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony – Wikipedia oai_citation:5,Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony: Preview, how to watch, plus highlights of the final day of competition.

The event also marked the official handover to Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Paralympic Games. Tony Award-winning actress Ali Stroker sang the U.S. national anthem, followed by performances from jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker, violinist Gaelynn Lea, and Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak oai_citation:4,Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony: Preview, how to watch, plus highlights of the final day of competition. The ceremony closed with a grand finale of fireworks, marking the end of Paris’ successful first-ever Paralympic Games oai_citation:3,Paris Paralympic Games draw to a close – DW – 09/08/2024 oai_citation:2,2024 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony – Wikipedia.

Paris’ hosting of the Games not only provided a platform for remarkable athletic achievements but also raised awareness of accessibility issues in the city oai_citation:1,Paris Paralympic Games draw to a close – DW – 09/08/2024.