Flag bearers and Olympic delegations parade into the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Flag bearers and Olympic delegations parade into the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Canadian athletes parade during the closing ceremony.

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming stands tall among the other athletes.

Members of the Canadian Olympic delegation at the closing ceremony.

Members of the French delegation admire the fireworks during the closing ceremony.

Australian athletes at the closing ceremony.