Paris Olympics

1984 Olympic torch to be reignited at Legends Sports Bar ahead of Paris Games

Plus, five other places to watch the Olympic Games in Long Beach over the next two weeks.

Caitlin Antonios, Jake Gotta

Jul 25, 2024 — 2 min read

Customers sitting down at Legends Sports Bar in Belmont Shore. Photo by Jake Gotta.

The 1984 Olympic torch that was run down Second Street forty years ago will be reignited Friday to celebrate the start of the Paris Olympic Games.

Legends Sports Bar will host a celebration starting at 9 a.m. that will include the lighting of the torch as well as photo opportunities with it. The bar will hang Olympic rings and former Olympians will make guest appearances.

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