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PARIS - Paris will begin its Olympics extravaganza with an unprecedented opening ceremony on the river Seine on July 26th.Here is what you need to know about the ceremony:WHAT WILL WE SEE?Organisers have promised a show like no other and said it would be daring and joyful.For the first time, the opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.Instead, dozens of boats will carry thousands of athletes and performers on a 6km floating paradeon the Seine.
Snipers will be deployed on the top of buildings along the route. An anti-drone system will be in place.Spectators and local residents alike will need to carry permits on a QR code to get anywhere near the riverbanks from July 18th. Cars won't be allowed into the area, with few exceptions. Nearby metro stations will be closed, as will many of the bridges. No planes will be allowed to fly over Paris - unless they are part of the ceremony.
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