The Olympic flame burns in the Olympic Stadium before the start of the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
The Olympic flame burns in the Olympic Stadium before the start of the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Roger Daltrey of The Who perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Emeli Sande during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pet Shop Boys perform during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Percussion group "Stomp" perform during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Singer George Michael performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
British singer George Michael performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Men's marathon gold medallist Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda marches into closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
A video of musician John Lennon singing his song "Imagine" is seen on the screen during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Flagbearers of participating nations take part in the athletes' march during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
British singer Annie Lennox performs at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
British DJ Fatboy Slim performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Singer Jessie J performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
The Spice Girls perform during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium. Photo: Reuters
British pop group The Spice Girls perform beside a London taxi during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Oasis performs at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Geri Haliwell of British pop group The Spice Girls performs on the top of a London taxi during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Victoria Beckham of British pop group The Spice Girls performs on the top of a London taxi during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Victoria Beckham performs with The Spice Girls during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
A flag bearer holds the Olympic flag next to the Olympic Torch during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
The Spice Girls perform during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
An overview of the Olympic Stadium and the Olympic flame during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Photo: Reuters
The last Olympic flames slowly extinguish during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium,. Photo: Reuters
Britain's Prince Harry (L) and Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton (R) applaud as they view the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
A performer takes part in a tribute to Brazil, next site of the summer games, during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
British prima ballerina Darcey Bussell performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
People cheer as they watch the fireworks show at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
This year's Guy Fawkes celebrations left Durban relatively unscathed, with no firework-related injuries reported. File photo: Reuters
A general view of the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Performers pose after the end of closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium. Photo: Reuters
A performer watches the fireworks show at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Singer Ray Davies (2nd-L) performs in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Dignitaries including Britain's Prince Harry, Dutchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and British Prime Minister David Cameron watch the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
A stuntman is shot out of a cannon during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Member of Madness Lee Thompson plays a saxophone during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Brazilian singer Marisa Monte performs during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: Reuters
Published Aug 13, 2012
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London was in full party mode as it bid farewell to the Olympic Games.
The closing ceremony, entitled "A Symphony of British Music", was a celebration of Britain's pop, with the sounds of the Spice Girls and Muse ringing round the Olympic Stadium.