Fireworks light up the stadium during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Sunday, September 9. <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2012%2F08%2F28%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fparalympics-best%2Findex.html">Check out the best photos of the Paralympic Games here</a>.
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Fireworks light up the stadium during the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Olympic Stadium on Sunday, September 9. Check out the best photos of the Paralympic Games here.
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Fireworks shoot from the top of the Olympic Stadium.
2012 Paralympics closing ceremony —
Fireworks shoot from the top of the Olympic Stadium.
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Brazilian dancers perform during the closing ceremony.
2012 Paralympics closing ceremony —
Brazilian dancers perform during the closing ceremony.
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Fireworks crisscross over the arena.
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Fireworks crisscross over the arena.
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Fireworks light up the stadium.
2012 Paralympics closing ceremony —
Fireworks light up the stadium.
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Paralympians enjoy the atmosphere.
2012 Paralympics closing ceremony —
Paralympians enjoy the atmosphere.
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A general view during the closing ceremony.
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A general view during the closing ceremony.
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Rihanna performs with Chris Martin of Coldplay.
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Rihanna performs with Chris Martin of Coldplay.
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Paralympians enjoy the atmosphere during the closing ceremony.
2012 Paralympics closing ceremony —
Paralympians enjoy the atmosphere during the closing ceremony.
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From left: Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee; Boris Johnson, mayor of London; and Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, perform the Paralympic flag handover ceremony.
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From left: Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee; Boris Johnson, mayor of London; and Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, perform the Paralympic flag handover ceremony.
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Circus artists perform during the closing ceremony.
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Circus artists perform during the closing ceremony.
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Flag bearers carry their national flags during the closing ceremony.
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Flag bearers carry their national flags during the closing ceremony.
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A flaming figure of a cyclist enters the arena.
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A flaming figure of a cyclist enters the arena.
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Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, waves as he is driven into the arena.
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Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, waves as he is driven into the arena.
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Smoke and flames fill the air as dancers perform.
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Smoke and flames fill the air as dancers perform.
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A mechanical fish circles the arena.
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A mechanical fish circles the arena.
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Flame throwers light up the night.
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Flame throwers light up the night.
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A heart of flames is displayed on the arena floor.
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A heart of flames is displayed on the arena floor.
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