The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The Paralympic Games will continue until September 8, bringing together up to 4,400 athletes from around the world.

Nicky Nieves and Steve Serio, Flag Bearers of Team United States, hold their national flag as they parade during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Nicky Nieves and Steve Serio, Flag Bearers of Team United States.Getty Images

The United States, foreground left, and France, center right, athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics.

The United States, foreground left, and France, center right, athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics.AP

Dancers perform during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor (Luxor Obelisk) and the Eiffel Tower in Paris on August 28, 2024.

Dancers perform during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor (Luxor Obelisk) and the Eiffel Tower in Paris on August 28, 2024.AFP via Getty Images

Artists perform the "Paradoxe" show at the Place de la Concorde around the Obelisque de Louxor.

Artists perform the “Paradoxe” show at the Place de la Concorde around the Obelisque de Louxor.POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby whilst releasing smoke in the colours of the French flag.

The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby whilst releasing smoke in the colours of the French flag.Getty Images

The Paralympic Phryge is the mascot for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

The Paralympic Phryge is the mascot for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.Abaca Press/INSTARimages

Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi lit The Olympic cauldron.

Charles-Antoine Kouakou, Nantenin Keita, Fabien Lamirault, Alexis Hanquinquant and Elodie Lorandi lit The Olympic cauldron.REUTERS

The United States athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris, France.

The United States athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris, France.AP

Germany's Markus Rehm holds the Paralympic flame during the torch relay as part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris on August 28, 2024.

Germany’s Markus Rehm holds the Paralympic flame during the torch relay.POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the Cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Lighting the Cauldron.Getty Images

Performers hold flames whilst the torchbearers exchange the Paralympic Flame during the opening ceremony.

Performers hold flames whilst the torchbearers exchange the Paralympic Flame during the opening ceremony.Getty Images for PNZ

The United States athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris, France.

The United States athletes parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paralympics, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Paris, France.AP

General view of the torch relay performance as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony.

General view of the torch relay performance as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen during the opening ceremony.REUTERS

Performers during the opening ceremony as the Obelisk of Luxor on the Place de la Concorde is seen.

Performers during the opening ceremony.Pool via REUTERS

A performer is lifted during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

A performer is lifted during the opening ceremony.Getty Images

The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby whilst releasing smoke in the colours of the French flag during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

The Patrouille acrobatique de France perform a flyby.Getty Images

The Eiffel Tower during the Opening Ceremony.

The Eiffel Tower during the Opening Ceremony.AP

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Performers take part in the opening ceremony.Getty Images

Torchbearers Charles Antoine Kouakou, Fabien Lamirault, Elodie Lorandi, Nantenin Keita and Alexis Hanquinquant gesture after lighting the Cauldron to conclude the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Place de la Concorde on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Lighting the Cauldron.AFP via Getty Images

Performers during the opening ceremony.

Performers during the opening ceremony.REUTERS

A general view as smoke is released in the colours of the French flag whilst dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games at Stade de France on August 28, 2024 in Paris, France.

Smoke is released in the colours of the French flag.Getty Images

Artists perform with fireworks during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Artists perform with fireworks during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.Getty Images

fireworks during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor.

fireworks during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony at the Place de la Concorde with the Obelisque de Louxor.AFP via Getty Images