Photos: Newport on the Levee Transforms into Olympic Village
In honor of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Newport on the Levee held their own version of the opening ceremony celebration on July 26. The levee was transformed into Paris with the addition of a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower and a winners podium. Attendees were encouraged to make flags for their favorite country, though many people opted to draw their favorite sports team logos on their flags.
The night continued with the Gary the Lion, Rosie Red, Gapper and Who Dey mascots recreating the passing of the torch. After Gapper successfully "lit" the torch, all of the mascots and attendees danced and cheered.
Olympics-related festivities will continue at Newport on the Levee until the Olympics conclude on Aug. 11.
Keep scrolling to see all of the fun we captured at Newport on the Levee's Opening Ceremony celebration.
Photos by Lydia Schembre
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Who Dey runs the torch at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Rosie Red and Gapper take a photo with a young fan at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Gary the Lion takes a photo with children at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Cincinnati mascots help local news interview people at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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A replica of the Eiffel Tower at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Gary the Lion celebrates with kids at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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A replica of the podium at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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A young fan takes a photo with Who Dey at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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A young fan gives Gary the Lion a hug at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Rosie Red takes a selfie with a fan at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Gapper and Who Dey take a photo with a fan at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Rosie Red and Gapper take a photo with a young fan at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Rosie Red and Gapper take a photo with a young fan at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Gary the Lion makes a flag at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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A young fan makes a flag at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Cincinnati mascots take a photo with a participant at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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A woman takes a photo of her dog on the podium at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Gary the Lion dances at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Flags hang at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Rosie Red and Gapper take a photo with fans at the Olympic Opening Ceremony celebration at Newport on the Levee on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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