The annual New Year’s Day parade in London has infused the capital with vibrant colors and lively melodies.

Thousands took part in the festivities, featuring marching bands, dance teams, and the traditional pearly kings and queens, all rejoicing in the arrival of the new year.

Starting at Piccadilly, the procession made its way down Regent Street, continuing along Pall Mall and Whitehall, ultimately concluding at Westminster.

Giant inflatable creations swayed along the route, accompanied by a diverse array of performers, such as Latin-American dancers and dhol drummers.