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Peter Rice to Lead LA28 Olympic, Paralympic Ceremonies
Peter Rice, who used to be in charge of big TV and movie companies, is now in charge of the opening and closing parties for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles.
He'll make sure everything looks and sounds great for the games.
The main boss of the LA28 Games, Casey Wasserman, will be Rice's supervisor.
The opening ceremony is set for July 14, and the closing ceremony is on July 30.
These events will happen at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
Rice is excited to add to the history of the Olympics.
Peter Rice will oversee the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.
Rice previously held leadership positions at 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney Television.
The LA28 Games will run from July 14-30, with the Paralympics from August 15-27.
Casey Wasserman, LA28 president and chairperson, will supervise Rice.
Ceremonies will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium.
- Who
- Peter Rice, former chairman of Walt Disney Television and head of 21st Century Fox, is overseeing the ceremonies.
- What
- Peter Rice will oversee the opening and closing ceremonies.
- Where
- Ceremonies will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
- When
- The LA28 Games are scheduled for July 14-30, and the Paralympics for August 15-27.
- Why
- To create the creative vision and physical production for the LA28 Games ceremonies.
Key facts
- Role
- Head of Ceremonies and Content
- Games
- LA28 Olympics and Paralympics
- Games Dates
- July 14-30 (Olympics), Aug. 15-27 (Paralympics)
- Supervising
- Casey Wasserman
- Ceremony Locations
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, SoFi Stadium
