New Year's Eve 2024: a look back at the grandiose celebration on the Champs-Élysées

One of the highlights of New Year's Eve in Paris! To celebrate the transition to the new year 2024, the Mairie de Paris once again invited Parisians and tourists to the Champs-Élysées. From the most beautiful avenue in the world, the public was out in force on Sunday, December 31, 2023, to witness this spectacle under the banner of sport.

With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games just a few months away, the City of Paris took advantage of this great party on the Champs-Élysées to celebrate the start of the Olympic year! From 7 p.m. onwards, the crowds began to pour in, transforming this famous avenue into a crossroads of festivities and collective joy.

The evening was a veritable festival of light and music. With the participation of such renowned artists as Chimène Badi, Grand Corps Malade, Patrick Bruel, Vitaa and Slimane, the atmosphere was electric, with one performance following another to keep the energy at its peak. The climax came with the traditional fireworks display from the Arc de Triomphe, a visually stunning spectacle that marked the arrival of the New Year.

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What made this celebration even more special was the omnipresent theme of the 2024 Olympic Games. With this global event just months away, New Year's Eve on the Champs-Élysées served as a prelude, with visual tributes such as Olympic medals and references to the 1924 Paris Games projected onto theArc de Triomphe. These elements not only evoked the city's sporting history, but also its promising future as host of the next Games.

The atmosphere was one of camaraderie and good humor, despite the impressive crowd estimated at over 800,000 by Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin. This massive turnout testifies to Paris' undeniable appeal as a destination for celebrating such significant occasions.

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Despite a few minor inconveniences, such as light rain, technical problems during the giant karaoke and the difficulty of moving the crowd for the launch of the show on the Arc, the event took place in a spirit of conviviality and safety. The presence of 6,000 police and gendarmes, and the absence of any major incidents, ensured a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Performances and live entertainment were on the agenda.

As you strolled along the Champs-Élysées that evening, you could feel a real spirit of celebration and community. From the golden balloons to the illuminated trees, every detail contributed to creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere. Laughter and songs, such as the popular "I Will Survive" sung by the crowd, added a touch of joy and unity to the evening.

In short, this festive event, which unfolded with joy and good humor, will remain etched in the memories of the spectators who came to celebrate the passage to the New Year in masterly fashion.

The Arc de Triomphe lights up for the Grande Cause Nationale 2024 on the evening of January 1
This January 1, the day after the fireworks, the Arc de Triomphe in Paris becomes the illuminated heart of the Grande Cause Nationale 2024 (GCN2024), dedicated to sport and physical activity. From 8pm to midnight, discover this Parisian landmark in a whole new light. [Read more]

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