Closing ceremony at the Rio 2016 Olympics

Aug 22, 2016

Closing ceremony at the Rio 2016 Olympics

Christina Tkacik 0 Comment Americas, World Rio 2016 Olympics

The Rio 2016 Olympics know how to make an exit. Crowds gathered for the epic closing ceremony Sunday said a final, spectacular “tchau” to the games — and got a sneak peek at what’s to come in Tokyo for 2020. (Hint: Japan’s Prime Minister dressed up as Super Mario.)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Fireworks explode during the ‘Love Sport Tokyo 2020’ segment during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Fireworks explode during the Closing Ceremony 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Singer Mariene de Castro performs in front of the Olympic Cauldron during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Dancers perform during the ‘Love Sport Tokyo 2020’ segment during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: A dancers stands ready to perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: A man watches the Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony in the rain at the Olympic Boulevard live site on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Carnival dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Model Izabel Goulart and Renato Sorriso dance during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Singer Mariene de Castro performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: People watch the Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony in the rain at the Olympic Boulevard live site on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: People watch the Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony in the rain at the Olympic Boulevard live site on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Fireworks explode at Maracana Stadium during closing ceremonies at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: Dancers perform during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 21: The Olympic flame is seen lit in front of the candelaria church on the Olympic Boulevard while the Rio 2016 closing ceremony takes place at Maracana Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

: A boy from Mangueira favela watch fireworks over Maracana Stadium during the 2016 Olympics closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / CARL DE SOUZACARL DE SOUZA)

: A dancer performs during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / Greg BAKER)

: Dancers perform during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / Leon NEAL)

: This picture shows an overview of fireworks during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / Antonin THUILLIER)

: In this Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears as the Nintendo game character Super Mario during the closing ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Abe’s brief but show-stopping appearance as Super Mario offered a glimpse at Tokyo’s plans for the 2020 games. (Yu Nakajima/Kyodo News via AP, File)

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