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Images from the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony

The Olympic flame burns as spectators gather in Olympic Stadium to attend the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
The sun sets behind the Olympic stadium before the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. Associated Press
The Olympic flame burns in the Olympic Stadium before the start of the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Ray Davies sings “Waterloo Sunset”, during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
A performer waves a British flag during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Neil Tennant, singer of the Pet Shop Boys, performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Performers cycle on the stage during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Artists perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Madness performs “Our House” during the Closing Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
A British military marching band performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Performers wave the British flag during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
An artist performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
A military marching band performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Athletes enter the Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Artists perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
A member of the British team takes pictures during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Light bulbs glow on the heads of performing artists during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
The Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Acrobats perform onstage during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
An athlete holds up the British flag during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
An athlete holds the U.S. flag as he enters the stadium with others during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Artists perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Flag bearers parade during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Annie Lennox performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Flag bearers parade during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” is performed by the Kaiser Chiefs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
A sculpture in the shape of late Beatles band member John Lennon is seen during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Artists perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
British DJ Fatboy Slim performs on a giant octopus during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Russell Brand performs “I am the Walrus,” during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Jesse J performs during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
A general view of Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
The Spice Girls perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge, left, hands the Olympic flag to Rio de Janeiro’s mayor Eduardo Paes during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
The cauldron burns during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics Associated Press
Fireworks soar over the Olympic Stadium as the Olympic flame is lowered during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Eduardo Paes, Mayor Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics, waves the Olympic flag during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Associated Press
Associated Press Fireworks explode over the stadium during the Clos
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