2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony Photo Gallery

July 27, 2012; London, United Kingdom; General view of fireworks over the stadium during the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Leo Mason-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2012 London Olympics are now officially in the books. The world’s greatest athletes came together and performed on the largest stage to decide who was the best in their respective discipline or sport in the world. Now that the competition is over, it is time to end the games in style.

As London did with the opening ceremony “Isles of Wonder” — produced by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle — they looked to get the world talking as they close out the games with a ceremony produced by Stephen Daldry and along with creative director and choreographer Kim Gavin, designer Es Devlin, music director David Arnold and lighting director Patrick Woodroffe.

Daldry says the closing ceremony was “one of the most exciting events I have ever seen.”

Performers for the closing ceremony include the performers of the Olympics official song “Survival” Muse, as well as acts like Take That, The Who, George Michael, Spice Girls, Ed Sheeran, Annie Lennox, Kate Bush, Pet Shop Boys, Madness, Kaiser Chiefs, Brian May and One Direction.

The ceremony also featured the handing over of the Olympic flag from London mayor Boris Johnson to Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janiero which will host the 2016 Summer Olympics.

For those who missed the closing ceremony or for those who simply would like to relive the scenes from the end of the 2012 London Olympics, we have gathered some of the images from the closing ceremony. Check out the photo gallery below and prepare to get ready for the 2014 Winter Games.

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Flagbearers hold the flags during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Fireworks are set off during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The Olympic flame is lowered during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Prince Harry and Kate Middleton during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

July 27, 2012; London, United Kingdom; General view of the stadium during the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Leo Mason-USA TODAY Sports

July 27, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Dancers perform in a Carnivale celebration during the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Leo Mason-USA TODAY Sports

July 27, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Recording artist Annie Lennox performs during the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Leo Mason-USA TODAY Sports

July 27, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A collection of flags during the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Leo Mason-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The Olympic flame burns during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

July 27, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Recording artist Fatboy Slim performs during the closing ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Leo Mason-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Dancers perform during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Fireworks go off during the Carnivale celebration during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The Olympic flag is brought out during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes waves the Olympic Flag during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A phoenix defends into the stadium bearing Darcy Bussell , prima ballerina to dance during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Fireworks explode above Olympic Stadium during the closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A general view as performers watch as the Olympic flame is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes waves the Olympic flag during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Eric Idle climbs on a cannon during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A general view as fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The Union Jack, Olympic Cauldron and the Greek flag as fan waves the Brazilian flag in the foreground during the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A giant billboard of a British supermodel is displayed during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Carnival dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Matt Bellamy of Muse performs during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

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Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Annie Lennox performs “Little Bird” during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Performers in home made flying machines during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The Spice Girls perform on cabs during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; An enormous multicolored octopus takes center stage during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Flag bearers enter the stadium during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Performers dance during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A general view during a performance of Freedom 90 and White Light during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Performers form the face of John Lennon during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The flagbearers assemble during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; A general view during the parade of athletes during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; Performers with sunflower umbrellas during the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 12, 2012; London, United Kingdom; The Tower Bridge is replicated in the Closing Ceremony for the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports