Closing Ceremony Olympics 2026 Brings Fireworks, Roberto Bolle and U.S. Flag Bearers to Verona Arena
The closing ceremony olympics 2026 in Verona, Italy, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, filled the Verona Arena with fireworks, dancers and a parade of athletes, wrapping the Games with visual spectacle and flag-bearing moments.
Fireworks lit the sky above the ancient amphitheater as performers and artists took the stage. Italian dancer Roberto Bolle appeared during the event, while an artist and multiple artists performed for the crowd. The Olympic flame was carried during the ceremony, and people arrived at the Verona Arena to watch the proceedings.
Closing Ceremony Olympics 2026: fireworks and performers in Verona
Photographs from the night show fireworks lighting up the arena and performers participating in tightly choreographed segments. Performers participated across the program, and artists performed amid the historic setting of the Verona Arena on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
Roberto Bolle dances in the amphitheater
Italian dancer Roberto Bolle performed during the closing event, a moment captured among the many artistic presentations that drew the audience's attention that night.
U. S. athletes parade; Hilary Knight and Evan Bates carry the flag
United States’ athletes paraded into the arena during the ceremony. United States’ Hilary Knight and Evan Bates carried the U. S. flag as part of the parade, and athletes from the United States attended the closing ceremony alongside athletes from Germany.
Olympic flame, arrivals and photo coverage
The Olympic flame was carried during the closing ceremony, and people arrived at the Verona Arena to witness the finale of the Games. Photographs documenting the event were captured by Ashley Landis, Antonio Calanni, Natacha Pisarenko, Bernat Armangue and Francisco Seco. Copyright 2026 The. All Rights Reserved.
Across the night’s coverage, the closing ceremony olympics 2026 presented a mix of athletic presence and artistic shows: athletes from Germany and the United States attended, performers participated throughout the program, and fireworks punctuated the end of the Games on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
Officials and organizers have signaled further logistical steps for post-ceremony operations; the next confirmed public milestone is the formal conclusion of the Games following the closing event at the Verona Arena.
