Celine Dion kicked of the Olympic games in front thousands of soaking-wet Parisians yesterday - just hours after France's railways were attacked by arsonists.
Celine Dion kicked of the Olympic games in front thousands of soaking-wet Parisians yesterday - just hours after France's railways were attacked by arsonists. There was no sign of the rain letting up all evening as scores of athletes waved their country's flags during a spectacular boat procession along the Seine.It was one of the most unique opening ceremonies - the 33rd in history - and apart from the rain, it largely went off without a hitch.
Read More: Celine Dion performs from the Eiffel Tower as Olympic flame litRead More: 'Disaster' as flood warning issued for Paris ahead of Olympic opening ceremony, after arsonists target French railways“Today we are on alert, so obviously we have mobilised all security forces, as well as drones, so today we have greatly increased out vigilance,” Mr Vergriete said.
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