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Olympics Feb 25: The Olympics conclude with the closing ceremony and women's cross-country

The Games are almost over.
Flagbearers arrive during the closing ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Pyeongchang Stadium on February 25, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Christof STACHE (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Another Olympics is in the books. Tonight marks the end of the Winter Games in PyeongChang, with the closing ceremony. Here's what to watch for on the last day of the Winter Olympics.

What to expect at the Closing Ceremony

8:00 pm ET / 5:00pm PT | Watch on NBC

Thousands of fans will pack into the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium for the closing ceremony. Like the opening ceremony, unity and culture will be the main focus of the event. Oh Jang-hwan, the director of the ceremonies, has said that the theme of the closing ceremony will be "Next Wave." The event will be all about looking toward the future.

Here's what you should watch for:

  • Figure skating commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir will be hosting the event along with sportscaster Terry Gannon.
  • Cross-country skier Jessie Diggins will be the U.S delegation's flag bearer
  • K-pop singer CL and boy group EXO are confirmed performances during the ceremony. The opening ceremony did not heavily feature k-pop, but it will make a larger appearance tonight.
  • Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump will lead the U.S presidential delegation.

Because of the 14-hour time difference between South Korea and the East Coast, the show you'll see on NBC Friday night is pre-recorded. But if you're committed to watching it live, you can stream the opening ceremony starting at 6 a.m. ET / 3 a.m. PT Friday on NBCOlympics.com

Cross-country skiing: Women's 30km final

3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT | Watch on NBC

Competition in PyeongChang will conclude with the cross-country women’s 30km event. A Scandinavian sweep is possible, with top contenders including Charlotte Kalla of Sweden and the Norwegian duo of Marit Bjorgen and Heidi Weng. Bjoren came into the games as the most decorated female winter Olympian of all time, with 10 medals. She will leave as the most decorated winter Olympian of all time overall, with 14 medals so far going into the cross-country event.

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