The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games came to an emotional close on Sunday with songs and poetry about history, unity, equality and inclusivity. The flag was passed to Birmingham, host of the 2022 Games.

The Carrara Stadium bids farewell to the Commonwealth Games.

The organisers of the closing ceremony decided to break with tradition and arranged for the athletes to enter the stadium before the start of the ceremony.

Games mascot Borobi enters the stadium for the last time.

Athletes of Scotland attend the closing ceremony.

Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman was selected as a flag-bearer for Team South Africa at the closing ceremony.

Athletes of South Africa take selfies during the closing ceremony.

Wheelchair racing legend Kurt Fearnley was selected to carry the Australian flag a the closing ceremony. Fearnley has ended his career representing Australia on a high note with an emphatic victory in the men's T54 marathon on Sunday.

Members of the Aussie swim team get into the spirit of the closing ceremony after missing out on the opening ceremony.

Amy Shark and Archie Roach singing Let Love Rule kicked things off at the closing ceremony.

Guy Sebastian, the first winner of Australian Idols, performs.

Ricki-Lee brought some colour and flair to the closing ceremony.

Yothu Yindi and the Treaty Project.

Artists perform during the closing ceremony.

Usain Bolt plays the DJ desks during the closing ceremony.

The retired sprinter and Olympic legend looked at home manning the decks during the extravagant finale.

David Liti was awarded the David Dixon award for the sportsmanship he showed towards his injured Samoan rival at the medal ceremony.

The Commonwealth Games flag enters the stadium.

Chairman of Commonwealth Games England Ian Metcalfe passed the Commonwealth Games flag to Lord Mayor of Birmingham Anne Underwood. Birmingham will host the next Commonwealth Games in 2022.

Birmingham also had a starring role in the closing ceremony, with performances inside the stadium by the likes of Brit rapper Lady Sanity