The magnitude, logistics and sheer size of this event is truly extraordinary.
This will be the largest Olympic opening ceremony in the history of the games, with Olympic chiefs hoping to honour the City of Light through tonight’s ceremony.
It’s also set to be one busy evening too!
As I mentioned above, this will be the first time an opening ceremony at the games will take place outside a closed stadium with 160 boats set to make their way along the River Seine and stop outside the Palais du Trocadero.
Each national delegation will send their athletes in the boats along the river, with approximately 94 of the boats set to transport competitors along the 6km stretch of the Seine.
The remainder of the boats are set to host Olympic delegates and those who have paid for the privilege of sailing with the Olympians.
We’ll also be able to get a good glimpse of all the competitors on the flotilla, with each boat set to be fitted with television cameras, too!