Paris Celebrates Bastille Day 2024 With Olympic Spirit

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 14: Thierry Henry, French Footballer and first bearer of the flame carries the Olympic Torch on July 14, 2024 in Paris, France. The Olympic Flame arrived in Paris on July 14 to be integrated into the Bastille Day celebrations. This includes the traditional grand military parade on the Champs-Élysées, which is featuring the Olympic Torch as part of its route. The torch is planned to be carried through iconic locations in Paris, such as La Place de La Concorde, Notre Dame, Bataclan, Bastille, Assemblée Nationale, and the Musée Carnavalet. Additionally, the Eiffel Tower is hosting a special fireworks display, celebrating both Bastille Day and the upcoming Olympics with a theme centered around "Liberty." (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)