Olympic Parade on September 14th: all the information you need to know An Olympic parade on the Champs-Elysées to celebrate the French athletes of the Paris 2024 games
On Saturday, September 14th, the French athletes who distinguished themselves this summer during the Olympic and Paralympic Games will parade on the Champs-Élysées for a final grand celebration. The French will be able to celebrate all those who contributed to the success of these games, including athletes, organizers, and volunteers!
Meet us on the Champs-Elysées on September 14th
The parade will begin at 4:00 PM with the volunteers, followed by the organizers, and finally the Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The arrival at Place de l'Étoile is scheduled for 6:30 PM, where a decoration ceremony will take place.
Place de l'Étoile will be transformed into a 400-meter-long stage surrounding the Arc de Triomphe. The athletes will be decorated by the President of the Republic.
The evening will continue with a concert starting at 9:00 PM, followed by DJs from 11:00 PM to midnight, turning Place de l'Étoile into a massive dance floor.
Discover the detailed program of the event:
- 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM: Parade of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, Games organizers, and volunteers on the Champs-Élysées.
- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Decoration ceremony for medal-winning athletes at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe.
- 9:00 PM to midnight: Live concert and DJ set at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe.
- Midnight: End of the event.
The stations and stops not served on the day of the event
Good to know: The information below may change in the coming days, which is why we invite you to regularly check this page and on the day itself, consult our "Real-time Traffic Information" section by clicking here.
Metro and RER stations closed on September 14, 2024 due to the Olympic parade
| Line | Hours | Closed Stations and Unavailable Stops |
|---|---|---|
 | From 12:00 PM | M01. Charles de Gaulle - Etoile: station closed, no connections will be possible |
| From 12:00 PM | M01. Franklin D.Roosevelt, George V, and Argentine stops will not be served |
 | From 12:00 PM | M02. Charles de Gaulle - Etoile: station closed, no connections will be possible |
 | From 12:00 PM | M06. Charles de Gaulle - Etoile: station closed, no connections will be possible |
| From 12:00 PM | M06. The traffic will be interrupted between Trocadéro and Charles de Gaulle - Etoile |
 | From 12:00 PM | RERA. Charles de Gaulle - Etoile: station closed, no connections will be possible |
Modified bus routes in September 2024
Please consult our dedicated page for line-by-line information by clicking on the link below:
Transport alternatives
Why not go to the event by bike or leave the parade by bike?
You can rent all Dott, Lime, and TIER bikes available for rent in Paris directly in the Bonjour RATP app.
Good news: In September, you can win €5 promo codes if you rent your bike with Bonjour RATP. To learn more about this offer, click here
