London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony

Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed near the Houses of Parliament
Illuminated Olympic rings are displayed near the Houses of Parliament as part of the festivities for the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games in London. The Mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, formally received the Olympic flag from London counterpart Boris Johnson here Sunday during the closing ceremony for the London Olympics

An amazing end, to an amazing Games. Here are scenes from London's spectacular closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.