London Olympics closing ceremonies (172 images)

After two weeks of competition, the London games closed out with a star-studded spectacle at the Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012.

Performers entertain at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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Spice Girls entertain at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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A flaming firebird enters by zip line during the extravaganza at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Terry Schmitt

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Fireworks explode above the olympic stadium at the end of the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics on August 12, 2012 in London. UPI/Hugo Philpott

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