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We spend the day at London's New Years Parade, and it went on and on and on and three hours later finally finished! But it was worth it as the parade itself was a lot of fun. The weather prior to January 1 was a bit touch and go, with rain and high winds playing havoc with fireworks displays on new years eve here in London. But we needed have worried because new years day dawned bright and sunny. Taking part in the parade were 21 groups from various high schools, colleges and universities from across America, not to mention countless small groups from England AND a quarter million people gorking at the action as it passes them. For us the best place to be is near Green Park (where the parade ends) because about 249,000 people flock to Westminster to watch the parade kick off, whereas down at Green Park the area is pretty empty and you can get some great vantage points to watch the days action. |
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Various forms of transport were in display. |
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As well as people from all walks of life who took part in the parade, with many collecting money for charity. |
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Not quite sure who this guy is BUT he did compete in the X Factor (more as light comic relief than serious singing talent!). |
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The weather wasn't really suitable for large floats as the wind was quite strong. But that didn't stop these guys from taking part! |
Superman taking it easy. |
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These guys had the best seats in the house. Sitting on top of a mail box they had unobstructed views of the entire parade! |
Young lads parading past in one of the many bands that took part in the days activities. |
From the young and keen (left) to the almost professional! There were 21 marching groups from America taking part in this years parade. |
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The main event, cheer squads from Colleges, Universities and High Schools from all over America took part in the days parade. |
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However not to be outdone English cheerleaders were there too :) |
The benefit of being in one of the lead groups is that once you have finished your part in the parade you can then go and watch everyone else. |
There was even an Indian bagpipe group. |