Olympics in Paris has been packed with action since the opening ceremony on July 26, but when exactly do the Summer Games end?
The closing ceremony, which covers nearly three weeks of competition from some of the world’s best athletes, will take place on Sunday.
The ceremony, which is traditionally shorter than the opening ceremony, will include many traditional elements but will also have a number of surprises and special guests as the Olympic flame is extinguished in Paris.
Here’s what we know about the ceremony:
What time does it start?
After a packed day of competition, which will include the women’s marathon, women’s basketball gold medal and men’s handball and water polo gold medal games, the closing ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. CT. Sunday.
Where can I see it?
The Closing Ceremony will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, and will air in prime time at 6:00 PM on both networks.
What will happen?
Although details of the event are still being kept under wraps, there will be plenty of traditional elements, including the extinguishing of the cauldron flame, the parade of all the athletes together in the ceremony as opposed to being split by their national delegations and others.
The big highlight is likely to be the handing over of the Olympic flag, also known as the “Flag of Antwerp” since it was first flown over these Games in 1920. The flag will be handed out from officials in Paris to officials from Los Angeles, host of next summer’s Olympics 2028.
That ceremony is expected to include a stunt by famous actor Tom Cruise, according to several reportsbut the details are closely watched.