• Members of Glasgow’s emergency services take part in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    Members of Glasgow’s emergency services take part in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
  • The Commonwealth Games Federation flag is brought onto the stage for the handover during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    The Commonwealth Games Federation flag is brought onto the stage for the handover during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
  • A banner that read “Thank you Glasgow” is waved during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    A banner that read “Thank you Glasgow” is waved during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
  • Lord Robert Smith, Chairman of the Organising Committee, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    Lord Robert Smith, Chairman of the Organising Committee, delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
  • Australian singer Kylie Minogue performs during the closing ceremony of the 2014 commonwealth games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland August 3, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Young
    Australian singer Kylie Minogue performs during the closing ceremony of the 2014 commonwealth games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland August 3, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Young
  • Singer Kylie Minogue performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park on August 3, 2014 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
    Singer Kylie Minogue performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park on August 3, 2014 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
  • The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park on August 3, 2014 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
    The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo performs during the Closing Ceremony for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park on August 3, 2014 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
  • Australian singer Jessica Mauboy performs during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    Australian singer Jessica Mauboy performs during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
  • Athletes celebrate during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    Athletes celebrate during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
  • Volunteers perform during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN
    Volunteers perform during the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 3, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDY BUCHANAN

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In pictures: Commonwealth Games 2014 closing ceremonies in Glasgow, Scotland

Aaron Gray

August 04, 2014

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After 11 days of sport and compeition, Glasgow signed off in style with a vibrant Commonwealth Games closing ceremony that included cleberations among athletes, volunteers and the fans. Australian singer Kylie Minogue topped the bill for the swan song held at Hampden Park after what chiefs described as the best Commonwealth Games ever.

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