 Then the host country presents an artistic program similar to the opening ceremony though it is considered shorter than the opening.Then after the flame is extinguished, there would be a party for the athletes featuring some of the host country's music culture

The traditional part of the closing ceremony starts with the "Parade of Flags", where flag bearers from each participating country enter the stadium in single file, with the Greek flag in the lead and the host nation's flag bringing up the rear.Behind them march all of the athletes without any distinction or grouping by nationality.