‘More than 10,000’ performers parade in London for New Year’s Day celebration

More than 10,000 performers from across the globe are said to have paraded through London to celebrate New Year’s Day. Entertainers wearing gold outfits danced to Abba’s music, a brass band wearing green uniforms played to crowds and a cheerleading troupe put on a show. Quad bike riders executed stunts in the city centre and a convoy of Aston Martins travelled through the roads as the drivers waved. The event attracted 2,000 performers when it started in 1987 but now has more than 10,000 participants from all over the world, organisers said. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.t