DAY ONE PARIS RECAP: Ensuring Every Corner of Los Angeles Shines in 2028, Mayor Bass Visits Neighborhoods and Cities Benefiting from the Games Outside of Paris City Center

Posted on 08/08/2024 En Español한국어PARIS, FRANCE — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today visited cities and communities outside of the Paris city center to observe how they are engaging the local community and benefiting from the Games. The Mayor is in Paris, France with Los Angeles regional officials as they continue to make crucial preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. On Sunday, she will become the first Black woman mayor to ever receive the official Olympic flag during a Closing Ceremony. Photos and video from throughout the trip are available here.“I want to thank the Mayors of Paris, Saint-Ouen and L'Île-Saint-Denis for showing me what they have done leading up to the Games that will leave a lasting legacy for their residents, and the ways that their cities have benefited from the Paris 2024 Games,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “It is a top priority that during the 2028 Games we showcase all corners of Los Angeles, not just our popular tourist destinatio...