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In pictures: London's New Year's Day Parade

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Feathers, flags and fun all featured at this year's event

Thousands of people have gathered in central London for the annual New Year's Day Parade.

The event, in its 33rd year, saw more than 8,000 performers entertain flag-waving crowds that lined the route.

The event's communications director Dan Kirkby said it was "a cool and crisp day" but was "invigorating" for the "fantastic crowd of people".

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan said there was "no better place to welcome in the New Year than London".

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Performers from more than 20 nationalities were involved
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Stunt men and women careered down the street in front of thousands of people
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The London mayor said the aim of the event was to "turn some of our most iconic streets into a sea of joy and colour"
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The cold weather didn't stop the marching bands as they paraded from Piccadilly to Parliament Street
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Spectators armed themselves with flags to see this year's parade

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