For the first time ever, the Olympics Opening Ceremony will take place outside of a stadium and be open to the public.

Considering the openness of the event, the Paris Police Prefecture will implement security measures eight days in advance.

To enter, people need to register for a Games Pass and present a QR code on their phone or paper.

French soldiers and police will be stationed along the Seine as athletes float down the river.

Organizers had initially planned to welcome as many as 600,000 spectators to the event, but this was scaled down to around 300,000 people earlier this year due to security and logistical concerns.

And though the ceremony is open, people can’t simply show up and watch.

Free tickets are available, but by invitation only, with those invited needing to undergo security checks and receive QR codes to pass security barriers.

The Opening Ceremony outfit incorporates prints inspired by the country’s art, architecture, and natural landscapes.

The Vented Jacquard Bomber Jacket offers built-in interior backpack straps for athletes who may wish to shed layers while keeping their hands free to wave to the crowd.

Additionally, the Packable Rain Poncho, which can be folded and put into a kangaroo pocket and converted into a backpack, allows athletes to adapt to varying weather conditions as they float down the Seine.

Gold medalists will carry the Canadian flag at this year’s Opening Ceremony.

Team Canada will compete across various sporting events.

These include all-time most-decorated Olympians Penny Oleksiak (who was the flag-bearer at the Rio 2016 closing ceremonies) and De Grasse, who will both be competing in their third Games.

Swimming phenom, just 17 years old, will return for her second Games, competing in the 400-metre freestyle, 400-metre individual medley, 200-metre butterfly, and 200-metre individual medley in addition to team relays.

2023 NBA Champion Jamal Murray will join Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Toronto Raptors RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk on the men’s basketball team.

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