Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Peter Rice to Lead LA28 Olympics Ceremonies
Imagine the Olympics and Paralympics as a giant party, and Peter Rice is now in charge of making that party amazing!
He'll be the boss of the opening and closing ceremonies, making sure they're fun and exciting.
He used to work in television and movies, so he knows how to put on a great show.
The Olympics will happen in Los Angeles in 2028, and everyone is looking forward to the party.
Peter Rice has been appointed as Head of Ceremonies and Content for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
He will oversee the creative vision and production of the opening and closing ceremonies.
The Olympic Games will run from July 14-30, 2028, and the Paralympic Games from August 15-27.
Casey Wasserman, LA28 president, praised Rice's expertise in creativity and production.
Rice previously held positions at Disney and 21st Century Fox.
- Who
- Peter Rice will be Head of Ceremonies and Content.
- What
- Peter Rice will oversee the ceremonies for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics.
- When
- The Olympic Games are scheduled for July 14-30, 2028; Paralympic Games from August 15-27, 2028.
- Where
- The ceremonies will be held in Los Angeles.
- Why
- To create and manage the creative vision and physical production of the opening and closing ceremonies for the LA28 Games.
- Role
- Head of Ceremonies and Content
- Games
- LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Olympic Dates
- July 14-30, 2028
- Paralympic Dates
- August 15-27, 2028
- LA28 President
- Casey Wasserman
- Opening Ceremony Venue
- LA Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium
- Closing Ceremony Venue
- LA Memorial Coliseum
- Rice's Prior Roles
- Disney, 21st Century Fox