Sponsored Content SportsEngine, a brand from NBC Sports Next is the leading provider of Sport Relationship Management (SRM) software, empowering athletes, parents, coaches, and sports organization administrators with tools and services to manage their organizations and sports lives. Read SportsEngine stories History of the Closing Ceremony April 1, 2021 | 1 minute, 5 seconds read The Closing Ceremony marks the end of the Games and has been part of the modern games since its inception in 1896. However, the Parade of Athletes didn’t come into existence until 1956. It is one final chance for the athletes to come together and celebrate as ‘one nation’ and rea" rm the Olympic spirit and values of Citius—Altius—Fortius (or Faster)—Higher—Stronger. Order of Elements Entry and welcome Playing the National Anthem Entry of the nation’s flags Parade of Athletes Victory ceremony Intro of the Athletes’ Commissions new members Moment of Remembrance Playing of the Greek National anthem Lowering the Olympic flag and flag handover ceremony Next host city artistic segment OCOG president’s speech and IOC president’s speech Extinguishing the Olympic Flame History of the Olympics Curious about how the Olympics started? Want to know what happens at the Opening Ceremonies? Read about the history of all the elements of the Olympic Games. History of the Ancient Olympic Games History of the Closing Ceremony History of the Opening Ceremony History of the Olympic Torch and the Olympic Flame History of the Olympic & Paralympic Mascots History of the Olympic Medals History of the Olympic Rings History of the Modern Olympic Games tags in this article Fan Olympics SportsEngine