London Olympics closing ceremonies (172 images)

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

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

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

Security personnel gather outside the Olympic Stadium and near the world's largest McDonalds restaurant, built temporarily for the Olympics, as the Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics was officially bringing an end to the competitions, August 12, 2012, in London, England and a salute to Brazil, where the 2016 Olympics will be held in Rio de Janeiro. UPI/Mike Theiler