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An estimated 80,000 people were in attendance Sunday at Olympic Stadium as London said goodbye to the Games.

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The spectacular closing ceremony featured landmarks, lightshows, music, and fireworks.

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Performers watched the end of the closing ceremony.

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Bryshon Nellum, in front, held the US flag as athletes entered during the show.

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The Spice Girls were among the musical acts that performed during the show.

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Singer George Michael performed during the ceremony.

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Musician and DJ Fatboy Slim performed during the closing ceremony of the London Games.

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Athletes from France are seen during the closing ceremony at Olympic Stadium.

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An athlete held a German flag.

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Ethiopian athletes formed a conga line.

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Spanish athletes were at the ceremony.

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Athletes gathered near the Olympic flame at the closing.

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Flagbearers paraded at the stadium.

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An actor recited a speech by Winston Churchill from a replica of Big Ben during the closing.

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The band Madness performed.

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Performers waved British flags.