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| London's New Year parade: Thousands perform in 34th event | London's New Year parade: Thousands perform in 34th event |
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| Thousands of performers from 20 different countries have taken part in London's annual New Year's Day Parade. | Thousands of performers from 20 different countries have taken part in London's annual New Year's Day Parade. |
| Half a million people were expected to line the route of the 34th annual parade. | |
| More than 8,000 performers entertained flag-waving crowds along the route from Green Park to the Houses of Parliament. | More than 8,000 performers entertained flag-waving crowds along the route from Green Park to the Houses of Parliament. |
| The event's executive director, Bob Bone, said: "We wanted to show the world just how much joie de vivre we have to offer. | |
| "London is just bursting with energy, creativity and… life." | |
| The parade has raised more than £1.5m for mayoral charities across London since it started in 1986. | The parade has raised more than £1.5m for mayoral charities across London since it started in 1986. |
| London Boroughs will compete to put on the best performance based around the theme of "London Loves Life" for a prize pot of £65,000. | London Boroughs will compete to put on the best performance based around the theme of "London Loves Life" for a prize pot of £65,000. |
| All images copyrighted. | All images copyrighted. |