PHOTOS | 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony

The Olympic Cauldron in position to be extinguished during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Dancers perform during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Olympic flame is extinguished near the end of the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Alessandra Ambrosio dances with Renato Sorriso as recording Marisa Monte performs in a Carnivale celebration during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The Olympic cauldron during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Carnival dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The comedy troupe Monty Python performs a song during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

A human cannonball prepares for launch during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Jacques Rogge hands the Olympic Flag to the Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Olympic flame is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Recording artist Jesse J. performs with Brian May (guitar) and Roger Taylor (drums) of Queen during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

A human cannonball celebrates after landing in a net during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Bellamy of Muse performs during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium.Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as performers watch as the Olympic flame is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks go off with the Olympic Cauldron in the foreground during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks go off with the Olympic Cauldron in the foreground during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks go off with the Olympic Cauldron in the foreground during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks go off with the Olympic Cauldron in the foreground during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks go off with the Olympic Cauldron in the foreground during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell flies down above the cauldron during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

A phoenix descends into the stadium bearing Darcy Bussell , prima ballerina to dance during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

A general view dancers performing during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

A general view during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

A general view as the Olympic flame is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

More than 160 Guards from the Houshold Division Ceremonial State Band march during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

The Hackney Colliery Band performs during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Performers dance with Union Jack flags during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A general view during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. USA TODAY Sports

A general view during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. USA TODAY Sports

German high jumper Ariane Friedrich celebrates during the parade of athletes during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A performer with the Union Flag emerges from Big Ben during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

A general view during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Pete Townshend of The Who plays during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

London Organizing Committee president Sebastion Coe speaks during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Jacques Rogge, Prince Henry and Kate Middleton in the audience during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Flag bearers enter the stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Fatboy Slim performs during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Jessie J and Tinie Tempah and Taio Cruz perform during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Flag bearers carry the flags during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Annie Lennox performs during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice of the Spice Girls performs during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Fireworks go off with the Olympic Cauldron in the foreground during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Recording artists Spice Girls perform during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Recording artist Victoria Beckham as Posh Spice performs with the Spice Girls during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The United States delegation make their way through the stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The United States delegation make their way through the stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Athletes parade in during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

The United States delegation make their way through the stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Silver medalist Abel Kirui (KEN), gold medalist Stephen Kiprotich (UGA), bronze medalist Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich (KEN), are introduced during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Olympic volunteers are recognized during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Bryshon Nellum holds the United States flag during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda celebrates with his Olympic marathon gold medal during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports