© Photo: Getty ImagesDespite the wet and wild weather, Rio pulled out all the stops to put on an incredible Olympics closing ceremony.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Maracanã Stadium was turned into a street carnival as the ceremony celebrated Brazil's art, music and dance.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe ceremony was watched by billions around the world.
© Photo: RexDancers perform during the 'Art of the People' segment, which paid tribute to local traditions.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe colourful ceremony lasted almost three hours.
© Photo: Getty ImagesBrazilian model Izabel Goulart led a parade of 50 women and 200 dancers.
© Photo: Getty ImagesTeam GB celebrate after a hugely successful Olympic Games, in which they won 67 medals and took second place in the medal table.
© Photo: RexThe squad ensured they stood out from the crowd in special light-up shoes.
© Photo: RexThe Olympic flag is lowered inside the stadium.
© Photo: Getty ImagesThe Olympic flame was extinguished by a rain shower, which then gave birth to a large tree sculpture to symbolise rebirth.
© Photo: RexThe ceremony included an official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo.
© Photo: Getty ImagesOne of the biggest cheers on the night came when Japan's Prime Miniser Shinzo Abe appeared dressed as computer game character Super Mario, rising out of a huge green pipe.
© Photo: RexGovernor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike accepts the Olympic flag on behalf of the city.
© Photo: RexRio closed the 2012 Games thanking everyone for their support.
© Photo: Getty ImagesSpectators, officials and athletes were then showered in confetti.
© Photo: Getty ImagesA huge fireworks display lit up the sky over the stadium.
