• epa03360592 British singer and songwriter George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 12 August 2012. EPA/Michael Kappeler *** Local Caption *** 03360592.jpg
    epa03360592 British singer and songwriter George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, 12 August 2012. EPA/Michael Kappeler *** Local Caption *** 03360592.jpg
  • Dancers perform in front of a model of Big Ben. Robin Utrecht/EPA
    Dancers perform in front of a model of Big Ben. Robin Utrecht/EPA
  • The stadium lit up to spell the word Freedom during George Michael's song of the same name. Michael Kappeler/EPA
    The stadium lit up to spell the word Freedom during George Michael's song of the same name. Michael Kappeler/EPA
  • DJ Fatboy Slim performs for the crowd on top of a giant octopus. Christophe Karaba/EPA
    DJ Fatboy Slim performs for the crowd on top of a giant octopus. Christophe Karaba/EPA
  • Part of the centre stage set at the Olympic Stadium. Diego Azubel/EPA
    Part of the centre stage set at the Olympic Stadium. Diego Azubel/EPA
  • The Spice Girls reunited to perform for the crowd on the roof of famous London black cabs. Bernd Thissen/EPA
    The Spice Girls reunited to perform for the crowd on the roof of famous London black cabs. Bernd Thissen/EPA
  • Comedian Russell Brand was among the performers celebrating British culture at the closing ceremony. Hannibal/EPA
    Comedian Russell Brand was among the performers celebrating British culture at the closing ceremony. Hannibal/EPA
  • Model Kate Moss performs in front of the Olympic Cauldron. Michael Regan/Getty Images
    Model Kate Moss performs in front of the Olympic Cauldron. Michael Regan/Getty Images
  • British band Pet Shop Boys are flanked by dancers on bicycles. Leon Neal/AFP Photo
    British band Pet Shop Boys are flanked by dancers on bicycles. Leon Neal/AFP Photo
  • Fireworks light up the night sky above the Olympic Stadium. Leon Neal/AFP Photo
    Fireworks light up the night sky above the Olympic Stadium. Leon Neal/AFP Photo
  • British rockband Elbow performing at the closing ceremony. Jewel Samad/AFP
    British rockband Elbow performing at the closing ceremony. Jewel Samad/AFP
  • A recreation of London's iconic landmarks got the closing ceremony under way. Odd Andersen/AFP Photo
    A recreation of London's iconic landmarks got the closing ceremony under way. Odd Andersen/AFP Photo
  • Flagbearers of participating nations take part in the athletes' march during the closing ceremony. Sergio Moraes/Reuters
    Flagbearers of participating nations take part in the athletes' march during the closing ceremony. Sergio Moraes/Reuters
  • Britain's Prince Harry (centre) and the Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (right) applaud as they view the closing ceremony. Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
    Britain's Prince Harry (centre) and the Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (right) applaud as they view the closing ceremony. Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
  • A giant phoenix rises over the burning Olympic caldron as the closing ceremony draws to a climax for the London 2012 Games. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
    A giant phoenix rises over the burning Olympic caldron as the closing ceremony draws to a climax for the London 2012 Games. Charlie Riedel/AP Photo
  • Fireworks soar over the Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. David J. Phillip/AP Photo
    Fireworks soar over the Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics. David J. Phillip/AP Photo
  • Spectators wave Brazilian flags as fireworks explode over the Olympic stadium. Hassan Ammar/AP Photos
    Spectators wave Brazilian flags as fireworks explode over the Olympic stadium. Hassan Ammar/AP Photos
  • The cauldron burns during the Closing Ceremony. Martin Meissner/AP Photos
    The cauldron burns during the Closing Ceremony. Martin Meissner/AP Photos
  • Brazilian performers take to the stage at the end of the closing ceremony. Dmitry Lovetsky/AP Photos.
    Brazilian performers take to the stage at the end of the closing ceremony. Dmitry Lovetsky/AP Photos.

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In Pictures: London 2012 Olympics - Closing Ceremony

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