It was the event that marked the end of an incredible summer of sport.
Last night's Paralympic Closing Ceremony was called the Festival of the Flame, and it certainly lit up Stratford's Olympic Stadium.
A host of deaf and disabled artists, local children and performers all featured in the show-stopping event along with global superstars Coldplay, Jay-Z and Rihanna.
As these stunning pictures show, it honoured the 4,200 Paralympians from 164 nations, who sat around the a huge stage situated in the centre of the stadium.
More pictures below
Awe-inspiring: Pyrotechnics burn during the spectacular Closing Ceremony on day 11 of the Paralympic games in London
No rain on this parade: Ticker tape sprays across the arena as 80,000 people sitting in the stands watch in amazement
A wall of fireworks illuminate the sky above the Olympic Park as the Paralympic Games come to an end in spectacular fashion
More fireworks light up the stadium throughout the Closing Ceremony as dancers perform in front of the 80,000 in the stadium and millions watching at home
Rihanna performs with Chris Martin of Coldplay during the Closing Ceremony
A 'thank you' message for Londoners projected onto The House of Parliament for the Olympics
The cast had spent weeks learning circus skills for the show
Rihanna performs during the Paralympic Games swung high above the stage on a metal chair as she belted out her hits
Coldplay members (right to left) Guy Berryman, Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland in action
Team GB swimmer Ellie Simmonds enjoys the atmosphere with fellow Paralympians
Handover: Brazil perform during the Paralympic Games closing Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium
Around 1,200 performers took part in the ceremony which marked a glorious end to the summer
Ticker tape sprays across the arena as 80,000 people watch in amazement
Outlandish: The opening to the show featured dozens of bizarre vehicles built out of scrapyard metal
A fire-eater performs on part of a giant clock along with dancers
Performers dressed in face paint and bizarre costumes wowed the crowd with their spectacular show
A heart of flames is displayed on the arena floor surrounding the flags of the nations that took part in the event
This burning bicycle was towed into the Olympic Stadium by a performer on a mountain bike last night
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