Star-Studded Closing: Paris Olympics Prepares for LA28 Handover

The closing ceremony for the Paris Olympics will see performances from stars like Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. This serves as the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games, featuring a lineup of California natives including H.E.R., who will sing the U.S. national anthem.

The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics will feature an all-star lineup, including Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, in a grand handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games. H.E.R. is expected to perform the U.S. national anthem live at the Stade de France.

Casey Wasserman, chairperson of LA28, stated, "This is the biggest moment in LA28 history to date, as the Olympic flag passes from Paris to LA. We are thrilled to showcase the best of LA with local artists and are grateful to Billie, H.E.R., the Chili Peppers, and Snoop for their collaboration on what promises to be an incredible show for a global audience."

Los Angeles will host the Olympics for the third time, having previously hosted in 1984 and 1932, and it will host the Paralympics for the first time.

(With inputs from agencies.)