'Stars Align': official slogan for Los Angeles 2028 Games

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CONTEÚDO (Markdown): Los Angeles announced the official slogan for the 2028 Olympic Games: "Stars Align", released globally with a 60-second promotional video blending city imagery and music by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to ANSA.

Stars Align: slogan and launch

The Organizing Committee revealed "Stars Align" as the official motto of Los Angeles 2028 during the launch of the one-minute promotional video. The material was released internationally and presents the city as the central backdrop for the edition that will feature an opening ceremony on July 14, 2028, per ANSA. The announcement was led by representatives of the committee, including Casey Wasserman, president of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee (LA28).

Message and goals — Los Angeles 2028

The slogan was presented as an invitation to athletes, volunteers, and fans to participate in an Olympics that bets on the convergence of talent and opportunities. In a statement reproduced by ANSA, Casey Wasserman said:

"Los Angeles is the place where dreams take flight," a phrase used to summarize the event's appeal.

The stated aim is to project Los Angeles not only as a sports venue but as a cultural and social stage, aligning the tradition of recent Olympic slogans with a focus on collective experience and global visibility.

Promotional video: 60-second video and 'Can't Stop'

The 60-second video uses as its soundtrack the song "Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to ANSA. The choice of track reinforces the link between Los Angeles' musical identity and the sporting narrative proposed by the organizing committee.

The selected imagery alternates urban and natural scenes from the region: the Hollywood sign, the Griffith Observatory, and sunsets during the so-called golden hour, accompanying a rhythm that blends aerial footage and sequences of athletic activity. The overall effect is to convey a sense of energy, creativity, and light—elements that symbolically justify the slogan "Stars Align".

Dates and context of the Los Angeles 2028 Games

The Olympic Games in Los Angeles will open on July 14, 2028, in a calendar designed to take advantage of Southern California’s climate. The slogan appears in the context of prior campaigns that sought to synthesize each edition's identity into short, emotionally resonant phrases, reinforcing the continuity of this communication tradition.

The presentation is also part of the international promotion strategy for the Games, which includes multimedia publicity and local mobilization to attract spectators and volunteers. For readers interested in following international reactions and cultural links, the episode reinforces the intersection between sport, music, and tourism—themes that also resonate in discussions about Vida na Itália and in update sections like Notícias da Itália.

The role of Casey Wasserman and public reception

Casey Wasserman, a key figure in the organization, has repeatedly linked infrastructure and marketing efforts to Los Angeles' global image. The ANSA-cited statement positions the slogan as a call to action: turning the city into a stage where personal and collective opportunities meet.

Choosing a locally rooted yet globally appealing band like the Red Hot Chili Peppers also aimed to broaden the release's cultural reach, connecting music fans with the Olympic audience.

Conclusion

With "Stars Align", Los Angeles launches a narrative that blends urban icons, a well-known soundtrack, and a direct message to a global audience. The slogan officially debuts in the promotional campaign preceding the opening ceremony on 14/07/2028, integrating the contemporary Olympic slogan tradition by emphasizing convergence, dream, and spectacle.

Source: ANSA