Opening Ceremony Kickoff Party at the Levee
Fri, Jul 26
|Newport on the Levee
Let the Games begin! Newport on the Levee is transforming into the Olympic Village for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Get ready to show off your Olympic spirit at the Opening Ceremony Kickoff Party on Friday, July 26th!
Time & Location
Jul 26, 2024, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Newport on the Levee, One Levee Wy, Newport, KY 41071, USA
About the event
Let the Games begin!
Newport on the Levee is transforming into the Olympic Village for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Get ready to show off your Olympic spirit at the Opening Ceremony Kickoff Party on Friday, July 26th! Friends, families, teammates, neighbors, and more are invited to celebrate this "quadrennial" event.
A live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony in Paris on our LED screens starts at 2:30pm. The kickoff party begins at 5pm in the Plaza. Activations include:
- Ceremonial Torch Relay with local mascots including Rosie Red, Gapper, Gary the Lion, and more
- Interactive Parade of Flags
- International Dance Showcase featuring McGing Irish Dancers, Cultural Centre of India, and The Hellenic Dancers
- Music by DJ and emcee Fuseamania
- Photo opportunities
- More to be announced soon!
Enjoy themed food and drink specials at participating locations: 16 Lots, Amador, Beeline and The Buzz, Brothers Bar & Grill, The Galley, Kon-Tiki, Shiners, Velocity eSports, and Wooden Cask.
This event is FREE to attend and fun for all ages.