It was a mild day so I decided to go and watch the New Year's Day Parade in central London. It has been a few years since I was last at this annual event. Covid, of course, has meant the cancellation of the event in recent years. The parade had already started when I arrived but I was still not prepared for the number of people lining the streets. It was impossible to see anything along the route.
I would like to have seen much more of the parade, but there were far too many people watching to allow me to get anywhere near. In future I need to be there much, much earlier.
How astonishing that bands from the US come all the way here just to march through London - had no idea. Actually I didn't even know there was such a thing as a New Year parade! Good to learn new things
ReplyDeleteYes, rather interesting that US bands visit for the parade. Busy perhaps because of the mild day and peoples' sense of Covid deprivations.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you managed to get such good photos to share with us. I expect lots of people were making up for the last couple of years and attended this year - especially with the better weather. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love a parade, especially the marching bands! I'm a former band parent - both my kids marched competitively in high school. I'm surprised that so many American bands traveled to England. I assume the schools in your country have marching bands too?
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun thing to do on New Year's Day. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThe parade is so much fun to watch. One of the biggest hassles is to get there early sitting and waiting
ReplyDeleteAt least you got to see a bit of the parade with your insider’s knowledge of London! I bet a lot of people were unable to catch any of it with those crowds. Wishing you a happy and healthy and adventure-full New Year, Marie!
ReplyDeleteI love marching bands!
ReplyDeleteThe coloured costumes and headgear on the matching band members look wonderful, especially since you are in winter.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying your lie in. I just went to the freezer in the garage and got wet through - again. Another day inside !
ReplyDeleteYou could take nice pictures ! I too know little streets or cafés from where I have a good overview. This year I was not so keen to celebrate New Year. But it was nice with my neighbors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a parade, I love parades. there is a sense of joy in the music.
ReplyDeleteYou got some very good photographs, so pleased you knew about the side-streets.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are enjoying your January days.
All the best Jan
You did well considering the number of people. I don't like crowds.
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