Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to make remarkable history at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games. On Sunday, August 11, 2024 — she will become the first Black woman mayor to receive the Olympic flag during the Games’ closing festivities.
When she returns to Los Angeles on Monday, Bass will celebrate a significant milestone as the Olympic flag comes back to the city for the first time in 40 years. This ceremonial handover marks the transition of the Games to Los Angeles — which will host the Olympics in four years. The closing ceremony promises to be memorable in more ways than one, with Tom Cruise reportedly doing an incredible stunt involving a Hollywood landmark.
As the Paris Olympics wrap up, all eyes will shift to L.A. in 2028. The city’s organizers are closely analyzing the successes and challenges of Paris to ensure a spectacular and seamless experience for the upcoming Games.
Our city’s role as the host of the 2028 Olympics is particularly significant. From preserving the future of the Games with the successful 1984 Olympics to being home to hundreds of talented athletes, L.A. has a rich Olympic legacy. As we look ahead to the summer of 2028, we eagerly anticipate how Los Angeles will further enrich this legacy and continue to make history.
