Athletes march in a British-themed Olympic Stadium. REUTERS/Luke Macgregor
The Pet Shop Boys made a memorable entrance. REUTERS/Phil Noble
Performers during the early stages of the ceremony. REUTERS/David Gray
Fireworks brought a huge cheer from people attending the ceremony. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
A performer prepares to climb into a giant cannon. REUTERS/Phil Noble
George Michael was a crowd favourite. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
Fireworks lit up the London night sky. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes (L) waves the Olympic Flag with IOC President Jacque Rogge (C) and London Mayor Boris Johnson (R) after the official handover. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn
The Spice Girls (L-R) Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Melanie
Brown reformed for a one-off performance at the closing ceremony. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Victoria Beckham performs with The Spice Girls. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn
DJ Fatboy Slim was among the star performers. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Britain's Prince Harry and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge enjoy the evening. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
Singer Annie Lennox brought a touch of theatre to the occasion. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn
Roger Daltrey (L) and Pete Townshend of The Who closed out the ceremony with their classic hit 'My Generation'. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Performers enjoy the atmosphere at the end of the ceremony. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
Fireworks explode over the Olympic Stadium. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne