Fireworks and the Japanese word for thank you, “arigato,” concludes the Closing Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on August 8. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
The Olympic flame extinguishes during the Closing Ceremony. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks during the ceremony. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Bach waves an Olympic flag before passing it to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo (R). Paris will host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo
The Olympic flame cauldron burns during the Closing Ceremony. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo
The Olympic torch burns on final day. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
The Tokyo Games bid “thank you.” Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
The Japanese national flag (R) flies next to the Olympic flag. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
Milet finishes a song during the ceremony. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Singers and dancers in traditional Japanese costume entertain. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
Women in Japanese national costumes take part in the Closing Ceremony. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
Japanese women wearing traditional clothing stand near the Olympic torch steps. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Athletes watch the entertainment during the ceremony. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Bulgaria’s athletes take a photo with their medals. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo
Canada celebrates wearing their team jackets. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Athletes gather in the stadium. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
The parade of national flags arrives for the Closing Ceremony. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
Parade of Flags participants gather in the stadium. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
The Japanese national flag is carried onto the field. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
The Parade of Flags consists of the 206 participating countries in the Games. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Shadows appear on the ground from the Parade of Flags. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
The Parade of Flags passes the Olympic Torch. Photo by Tasos Katopodis/UPI | License Photo
Fireworks signal the start of the Closing Ceremony. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI | License Photo
