Rio 2016: Highlights from the spectacular closing ceremony

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August 22, 2016Aug 22, 2016, 9:54 AM GMT+1

A large stadium with a crowd watching a fireworks display under a purple-lit ceiling.

Despite the wet and wild weather, Rio pulled out all the stops to put on an incredible Olympics closing ceremony.

Large crowd at a vibrant event with colorful costumes and performers on stage.

The Maracanã Stadium was turned into a street carnival as the ceremony celebrated Brazil's art, music and dance.

A large stadium filled with people watching a colorful fireworks display at night.

The ceremony was watched by billions around the world.

A large group of performers in red and black costumes with yellow props, possibly including Andreas Hestler and Teddy Williams.

Dancers perform during the 'Art of the People' segment, which paid tribute to local traditions.

Colorful carnival float with large red and blue parrot, performers in elaborate costumes, and a crowd of spectators.

The colourful ceremony lasted almost three hours.

Izabel Goulart in a pink feathered costume dances with a man in orange attire at an event.

Brazilian model Izabel Goulart led a parade of 50 women and 200 dancers.

Athletes in white uniforms celebrate, one holds a Union Jack flag. No clear visibility of Matthew Gotrel or Joe McNally.

Team GB celebrate after a hugely successful Olympic Games, in which they won 67 medals and took second place in the medal table.

Group of people in white jackets with red and blue designs, standing on a stage with purple lighting.

The squad ensured they stood out from the crowd in special light-up shoes.

Military personnel in uniform hold the Olympic flag during a ceremony.

The Olympic flag is lowered inside the stadium.

A performer stands on stage under a large, sparkling structure with a torch, in front of an audience.

The Olympic flame was extinguished by a rain shower, which then gave birth to a large tree sculpture to symbolise rebirth.

Large stadium with performers on stage and red circle. Audience seated in stands.

The ceremony included an official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo.

Shinzō Abe in a dark suit, holding a red ball and a red hat, standing on a green platform.

One of the biggest cheers on the night came when Japan's Prime Miniser Shinzo Abe appeared dressed as computer game character Super Mario, rising out of a huge green pipe.

Thomas Bach and Yuriko Koike holding an Olympic flag on stage, surrounded by a cheering crowd.

Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike accepts the Olympic flag on behalf of the city.

Large stadium with a crowd watching a ceremony. Participants in white robes form a circle around a large sign saying 'Thank you for your support! OBRIGADO ARIGATO'.

Rio closed the 2012 Games thanking everyone for their support.

Large crowd at a stadium with purple and pink confetti falling, people in red jackets.

Spectators, officials and athletes were then showered in confetti.

Large stadium with fireworks display and a crowd of people.

A huge fireworks display lit up the sky over the stadium.

Rio 2016: Highlights from the spectacular closing ceremony

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