Highlights from the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics(44 images)

It's time to say goodbye to Rio! The 2016 Summer Olympic Games closed out in style on Sunday, August 21, 2016, after two weeks of highs and lows, excitement and tears.

Spectator waves Olympic flag during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

Brazilian singer Mariene de Castro sings as the Olympic flame is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

The Japanese presentation during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

The Olympic flame burns during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

Dancer performs during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

Fireworks light up the stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

The Olympic flame burns at the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo

The American flag sticks out although its bearer, gymnast Simone Biles is hidden, during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo

A Carnival parade ends the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

The Olympic flame is turned off during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Fireworks light the stadium during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo

The Japanese team parades during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo

Dancers performs during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo

Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

The Olympic flame burns near display during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Japan's program during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

The Olympic flag is carried to the exchange podium during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

The Olympic flag is passed from the Rio Mayor to the Tokyo Mayor during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Song performance during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Journalists watch best moments of the Olympics during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Traditional dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Performers spell out RIO 2016during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

"Made by Hand" performance during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Athletes take selfies while on parade during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Canada parades during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

The Netherlands team parades during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Dancer performs during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Athletes carrying their country's flag gather during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

The program begins during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

American gymnastics gold medal winner Simone Biles carries the American flag during the Closing Ceremony in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Shadows cast on the stadium ground by warm up performers before the start of the Closing Ceremony bringing to a close the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics at Maracan‹ Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

A few hardy spectators brave the rain as they wait for the start of the Closing Ceremony bringing to a close the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics at Maracan‹ Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

Rain falls over the field where the Closing Ceremony will be held in Maracan‹ Stadium at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 21, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI | License Photo

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