AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFireworks blast over Maracan during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers dance during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMariene De Castro sings as the Olympic torch is extinguished by a waterfall during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostOctaviano Magalhaes adjusts his rain pancho as he stands in the rain during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMariene De Castro sings as the Olympic torch is extinguished by a waterfall during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA group of girls takes a selfie during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLovers share the cover of a Brazilian flag during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAthletes enter the arena during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeople stand on seats to get a better vantage point of athletes entering the arena during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers wait to enter the arena during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeople sit in the rain during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers wait to enter the arena during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers dance during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers wait to take the stage during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers wait to take the stage during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPaying homage to Mario Bros. the Japanese delegation is presented in preparation for Tokyo 2020 during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers dance during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPerformers wait to enter the arena during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeople stand in the rain during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
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Fireworks blast over Maracan during the Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Rio 2016 closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.