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People gather to see the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
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People gather to see the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.

Photos: A look at the Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony

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People gather to see the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
People gather to see the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
The Japanese and Olympic flags fly as country flags are carried in during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.
The Japanese and Olympic flags fly as country flags are carried in during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.
U.S. athletes walk in during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.
U.S. athletes walk in during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo.
The flag of Japan is carried during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The flag of Japan is carried during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The cauldron is lit at the start of the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
The cauldron is lit at the start of the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
People gather to see the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
People gather to see the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021.
A small group of protesters demonstrate outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
A small group of protesters demonstrate outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony on Aug. 8, 2021, at the end of the Tokyo Olympics.
Kiyuna Ryo, of Japan, carries the flag during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
Kiyuna Ryo, of Japan, carries the flag during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
Samoa delegation, foreground, walk in during the closing ceremony.
Samoa delegation, foreground, walk in during the closing ceremony.
Steven Da Costa, of France, left, attends the closing ceremony.
Steven Da Costa, of France, left, attends the closing ceremony.
A person watches the closing ceremony on a small portable television as crowds gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium.
A person watches the closing ceremony on a small portable television as crowds gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium.
International Olympic Committee's President Thomas Bach waves the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony.
International Olympic Committee’s President Thomas Bach waves the Olympic flag during the closing ceremony.
Athletes arrive during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Athletes arrive during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
A performer holds a lantern during a moment of remembrance during the closing ceremony.
A performer holds a lantern during a moment of remembrance during the closing ceremony.
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Tokyo police maintain a security perimeter outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Tokyo police maintain a security perimeter outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
From left, silver medalist Brigid Kosgei, of Kenya, gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, and bronze medalist Molly Seidel, of the United States, stand on the podium after receiving medals for the women's marathon during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
From left, silver medalist Brigid Kosgei, of Kenya, gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, and bronze medalist Molly Seidel, of the United States, stand on the podium after receiving medals for the women’s marathon during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
An artist performs during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
An artist performs during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
People stream the closing ceremony on their phones as they try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium.
People stream the closing ceremony on their phones as they try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium.
An Olympics fan gathers with others outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
An Olympics fan gathers with others outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
People on the street wave to those inside Olympic Stadium as the closing ceremony ends.
People on the street wave to those inside Olympic Stadium as the closing ceremony ends.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Artists perform during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
A drummer performs during the closing ceremony.
A drummer performs during the closing ceremony.
The Olympic flame burns as athletes gather during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
The Olympic flame burns as athletes gather during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium.
International Olympic Committee's President Thomas Bach makes a sign of a heart with his hands during the closing ceremony.
International Olympic Committee’s President Thomas Bach makes a sign of a heart with his hands during the closing ceremony.
A small group of protesters demonstrate outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
A small group of protesters demonstrate outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
A message reading “Thank you, Japan” in different languages is displayed surrounded by empty stands during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Fireworks explode as the word “Thank You’ is displayed in Japanese on a screen during the closing ceremony.
People gathered near the National Stadium watch the firework display launched during the closing ceremony.
People gathered near the National Stadium watch the firework display launched during the closing ceremony.
International Olympic Committee's President Thomas Bach gives the Olympic flag to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
International Olympic Committee’s President Thomas Bach gives the Olympic flag to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
People gather to try to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from outside Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony.
Fireworks illuminate over National Stadium during the closing ceremony.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris appears on the screen during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
The Eiffel Tower in Paris appears on the screen during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium at the 2020 Summer Olympics.

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