Olympic closing ceremony.Photo: AP Photo/Vincent Thian
01of 21Olympics Closing Ceremony.Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty ImagesBefore the festivities began, the Olympic cauldron was visible with the flame still burning brightly.
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Olympics Closing Ceremony.Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images
Before the festivities began, the Olympic cauldron was visible with the flame still burning brightly.
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Olympics closing ceremony.
03of 21Olympics closing ceremony.GettyThe fireworks were visible from outside of the stadium in Tokyo.
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Olympics closing ceremony.Getty
The fireworks were visible from outside of the stadium in Tokyo.
04of 21Olympics closing ceremony.David Ramos/Getty ImagesJapanese Olympians carried Japan’s flag onto the field, before — with the help of a group of women clad in kimonos — the country’s national anthem was played.
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Olympics closing ceremony.David Ramos/Getty Images
Japanese Olympians carried Japan’s flag onto the field, before — with the help of a group of women clad in kimonos — the country’s national anthem was played.
05of 21Olympic closing ceremony.Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesThe Japanese women wearing kimonos sounded ethereal during the national anthem.
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Olympic closing ceremony.Naomi Baker/Getty Images
The Japanese women wearing kimonos sounded ethereal during the national anthem.
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Flagbearers during the Olympic closing ceremony.Dan Mullan/Getty Images
07of 21Flagbearers during the Olympic closing ceremony.Leon Neal/Getty ImagesFor Team USA, javelin thrower Kara Winger wasselected to be the closing ceremony flagbearer.
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Flagbearers during the Olympic closing ceremony.Leon Neal/Getty Images
For Team USA, javelin thrower Kara Winger wasselected to be the closing ceremony flagbearer.
08of 21American flagbearer Kara Winger.Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesWinger is a four-time Olympian.
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American flagbearer Kara Winger.Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
Winger is a four-time Olympian.
09of 21Olympic closing ceremony.AP Photo/Vincent ThianAll the flagbearers formed a circle in the center of the stadium as media and other limited attendees looked on.
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Olympic closing ceremony.AP Photo/Vincent Thian
All the flagbearers formed a circle in the center of the stadium as media and other limited attendees looked on.
10of 21Olympics opening ceremony.Members of Team USA snapped selfies and took video footage as they marched onto the field.
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Olympics opening ceremony.
Members of Team USA snapped selfies and took video footage as they marched onto the field.
11of 21Olympics closing ceremony.Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesAmerican athletes danced with some of the Japanese field staff while marching onto the field.
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Olympics closing ceremony.Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
American athletes danced with some of the Japanese field staff while marching onto the field.
12of 21Olympics opening ceremony.Team USA stars couldn’t help but pose for some group shots.
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Team USA stars couldn’t help but pose for some group shots.
13of 21Olympics closing ceremony.With the athletes all on the field, a unique lightshow covered the center of the display while fireworks coincided.
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With the athletes all on the field, a unique lightshow covered the center of the display while fireworks coincided.
14of 21Olympics closing ceremony.David Ramos/Getty ImagesWhile Japanese band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra performed, breakdancers took the stage dressed in everyday garb.
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While Japanese band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra performed, breakdancers took the stage dressed in everyday garb.
15of 21Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.David Ramos/Getty ImagesTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra formed in 1988.
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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.David Ramos/Getty Images
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra formed in 1988.
16of 21A final medal ceremony was held for the winners of the men’s and women’s marathons, which included Team USA bronze champion Molly Seidel (far right).
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A final medal ceremony was held for the winners of the men’s and women’s marathons, which included Team USA bronze champion Molly Seidel (far right).
17of 21Olympics closing ceremony.Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesA dancer performed a moving solo routine while projections made the stage surrounding her appear to look like lanterns.
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Olympics closing ceremony.Naomi Baker/Getty Images
A dancer performed a moving solo routine while projections made the stage surrounding her appear to look like lanterns.
18of 21Olympics closing ceremony.Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesA drummer performed live in the Olympic Stadium.
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Olympics closing ceremony.Dan Mullan/Getty Images
A drummer performed live in the Olympic Stadium.
19of 21Olympics closing ceremony.Rob Carr/Getty ImagesPerformers showcased traditional dances from various parts of Japan, including the Ainu traditional dance.
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Olympics closing ceremony.Rob Carr/Getty Images
Performers showcased traditional dances from various parts of Japan, including the Ainu traditional dance.
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Olympics closing ceremony.Leon Neal/Getty Images
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