The Tokyo Olympics Come to an End: See the Best Photos from the Closing Ceremony

After over two weeks of competition in Japan, the Summer Games ended on Sunday with a Closing Ceremony spectacle at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

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Olympic closing ceremony. Photo: AP Photo/Vincent Thian
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Olympics Closing Ceremony. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images

Before the festivities began, the Olympic cauldron was visible with the flame still burning brightly.

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Olympics closing ceremony.

After a video montage of some of the amazing highlights of the Games, fireworks lit up the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.

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Olympics closing ceremony. Getty

The fireworks were visible from outside of the stadium in Tokyo.

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Olympics closing ceremony. David Ramos/Getty Images

Japanese Olympians carried Japan's flag onto the field, before — with the help of a group of women clad in kimonos — the country's national anthem was played.

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Olympic closing ceremony. Naomi Baker/Getty Images

The Japanese women wearing kimonos sounded ethereal during the national anthem.

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Flagbearers during the Olympic closing ceremony. Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Soon, individual flagbearers walked one by one into the arena, proudly representing their country.

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Flagbearers during the Olympic closing ceremony
Flagbearers during the Olympic closing ceremony. Leon Neal/Getty Images

For Team USA, javelin thrower Kara Winger was selected to be the closing ceremony flagbearer.

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American flagbearer Kara Winger. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

Winger is a four-time Olympian.

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Olympic closing ceremony. AP Photo/Vincent Thian

All the flagbearers formed a circle in the center of the stadium as media and other limited attendees looked on.

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Olympics opening ceremony.

Members of Team USA snapped selfies and took video footage as they marched onto the field.

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Olympics closing ceremony. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

American athletes danced with some of the Japanese field staff while marching onto the field.

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Olympics opening ceremony.

Team USA stars couldn't help but pose for some group shots.

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Olympics closing ceremony.

With the athletes all on the field, a unique lightshow covered the center of the display while fireworks coincided.

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Olympics closing ceremony. David Ramos/Getty Images

While Japanese band Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra performed, breakdancers took the stage dressed in everyday garb.

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Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. David Ramos/Getty Images

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra formed in 1988.

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A final medal ceremony was held for the winners of the men's and women's marathons, which included Team USA bronze champion Molly Seidel (far right).

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Olympics closing ceremony. Naomi Baker/Getty Images

A dancer performed a moving solo routine while projections made the stage surrounding her appear to look like lanterns.

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Olympics closing ceremony. Dan Mullan/Getty Images

A drummer performed live in the Olympic Stadium.

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Olympics closing ceremony. Rob Carr/Getty Images

Performers showcased traditional dances from various parts of Japan, including the Ainu traditional dance.

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Olympics closing ceremony. Getty

The Olympic anthem was performed by Japanese opera singer Tomotaka Okamoto.

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Olympics closing ceremony. Leon Neal/Getty Images

The Games came to an official close with the extinguishing of the Olympic cauldron.

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