New Stuff From London's New Year's Day Parade

LNYDP 2013 photos

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LNYDP DVD

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LNYDP Facebook and Twitter pages

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Testimonials

As always, your staff and everyone involved bent over backwards to help us, and we cannot thank you enough

Robin Dobson

The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust

As usual, your staff had everything so very well planned that the event ran in seemingly effortless manner

Sidney J. Mckay

Director of Bands, The University of Memphis

Bravo to you for developing an amazing experience and event unlike no other!

Randy T. Gilmore

Marching Show Concepts, Inc., Sarasota, Florida

Congratulations on the parade. It was stunning and we had a marvellous time

Mrs Mary Sinfield

Spectator

Congratulations to you and your team for putting on such a varied programmed of entertainment so beautifully presented

Leda Hodgson

Cultural activities of this kind make a very important contribution to our special relationship with the United States

Margaret Thatcher

I can say without hesitation that of all the wonderful things my Tiger marching band has done in 37 years, none has surpassed our participation un your unique events. Your staff is thoroughly professional; the various venues are impressive and each parade outdoes the last

Paul Parets

The TIGER MARCHING BAND from Alexis I. DuPont High School in Greenville, Delaware

For many, it was the proudest day of our lives� the turn of every corner was an adventure

Vince D�Agostino

Principal, Atlee High School, Virginia

Paul Parets

The TIGER MARCHING BAND from Alexis I. DuPont High School in Greenville, Delaware

I don�t quite know how to put into words the appreciation and gratitude we feel for all all of you for making this an incredible once in a lifetime opportunity

Pam Norman

Wildcat Wranglers, Texas

I never fail to be amazed at the sheer enthusiasm of all the performers � even in the drizzle on Thursday

Peter Hawkes

Spectator

I wanted to express what a wonderful time we had being involved in the London New Year�s Day Parade

Jody Powell

St Paul�s Episcopal School, Mobile, Albama

I was honoured to have played such an active part and to be part of the team. It was certainly the best parade ever and we can only go from strength to strength

Councillor Robert Davis

I was totally amazed at the standard and the size (not to mention the size of the crowd in the streets)

Dr. A Parmley

Spectator

I won�t ever forget my trip to London, and I honestly learned more on this trip than I have in twelve years of school!

Jeremy Williamson

USA Participant

I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you and all your staff involved in the festival for the organisation of such a prestigious event. It went extremely well and is now firmly established as a joyous and colourful start to each new year

Jackie Addison

Mayor of Lewisham

It was a totally fantastic event great atmosphere, colourful and entertaining!

Pip Wheelwright

May I take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the organization of this event - a truly wonderful day!

Judy Saunders

Mayor of Merton

Participation in this event provided our students with memories of a lifetime. Thank you again for allowing our ensemble to the New Year with you

Scott Tobias

Assistant Professor of Music, University of NC

Performers from around the world inspire admiration, laughter, friendship and harmony, while their endeavours benefit numerous worthy causes.' His Excellency

Masaki Orita

The Ambassador of Japan

Please know that you now have an admirer �across the pond.� The magnitude of your accomplishments in bringing all the elements together to make this event a success is truly staggering

Dr. Paula Crider

Longhorn Bands, Austin, Texas

Seeing so many young people channelling their energy and enthusiasm into such an event was a testimony to all that is good in young people today

John Lovell

Chairman of the Redbridge Mayor�s Association

The calibre of the performers was excellent and the organization and management of the festival was truly outstanding

Paul Lineberry

District Coordinator of Music, Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania

The fact the Parade has reached its 18th year is a testament to the enthusiasm and support it receives from the public, as well as the dedicated work of all those individuals behind the scenes. The Parade�s international reputation is such that it continues to attract a diverse, exciting and original group of performers, enabling Londoners and visitors alike to celebrate the New Year with a truly memorable spectacle

Tony Blair

The London Parade has become another of Britain�s Treasured Institutions

Anne Mallinson

Former Lord Mayor of Westminster

The London Parade truly were days to remember. I don�t think anything we have done previously has given us such pleasure

Jane Thompson

British participant

The New Year�s Day Parade is a marvellous opportunity for London to celebrate by showing off the diversity, the creativity and the inspiration which abound this great city

Alderman Robert Finch

The Lord Mayor of London

The Parade makes our city a focal point for the world on New Year�s Day. In so doing it also brings together the London community and creates lively and valuable connection between it and various parts of the world

The Dean of Westminster Abbey

The popularity of the Parade, as well as the excellent entertainment provided, meant that hundreds of thousands of spectators who were drawn to the event stayed throughout, come rain or shine

Robert Davis

Executive Chairman of the London Mayor�s Association

The Weather was dull-but the parade soon brightened up the day. Colourful, full of fun, great music and marching bands. Many thanks for starting my new year with such a wonderful Parade

Tony Cornish

Spectator

There are not enough superlatives in English language to adequately describe the captivating activities you provided the group during our stay in London

Band Director

This event has grown to be the largest of its kind anywhere in the world - bringing together participants not only from across London and the United Kingdom, but from the far corners of the globe

Alex Segal

Lord Mayor of Westminster

We are proud to host this event in our city , and that it has grown to become the largest celebration of its kind in the world

Jan Prendegast

Lord Mayor of Westminster

Would you please pass on our thanks to everyone concerned for making it such an enjoyable day, be they participants or the thousands of people lining the streets. We do realise that such a lot of hard work goes into arranging a parade of this calibre

Maureen Neale

You continue to provide such an incredible opportunity for the various groups who are part of the festival; it is an opportunity of untold value, and one they will probably not truly understand until long after the fact

Tim Lautzenheiser

Attitude concepts for today, Inc. Bluffton Indiana

You have done a wonderful in building this event to what it is today, and I know it is only going to get better

Rich Brasco

Evans High School ,Ga

Many thanks for an enjoyable parade. My family and I enjoyed it very much, especially the British and London elements of it, which celebrate London�s indigenous culture

Ben Alltimes

The teachers, students and parents that had the opportunity to enjoy London had the time of their lives. Let me tell you that the organization is second to none and the tours were exceptionally good and a special thanks to the tour guides that we had for sharing all their knowledge about london with us. I am certain that this experience will last a life time in every member of the Gadsden School District Marching Band. Moreover, the parade is one of the biggest and well organized parades ever. Also, the tv coverage that the parade got over here in Arizona was great having fox, telemundo, and abc covering the entire parade. Finally, I personally would like to thank you for all the hard work on your part to make this trip unforgettable.

Martin Peralta Jr.

Band Director

Thank you to you and everybody involved with this parade. It is beautifully planned and exceptionally run. I've been telling people for months how impressive the whole organization is, and it exceeded expectations. From the resource officer to the tour guides to the meals at the hotel everything was first class. Thank you so much for including us!

Matthew McCutchen, Ph.D.

Associate Director of Bands Director of Athletic Bands University of South Florida

On behalf of the Beverly Hills High School Marching Band...THANK YOU to everyone involved with LNYDP. This was truly an honor, and a thrilling week we will never forget!

Kristi Rohdy Bradbury

BHHS

Congratulations! Your work on the parade, as well as it's surrounding run-up and concluding events, have definitely paid off in a big way! I'm just so proud to be a part of the team, in any small way - seeing the faces of the band kids AND the audiences - all glowing with pride and a feeling of accomplishment! I hope you'll take a minute or two to join/share in that feeling. Job well done!

Gary Locke

Band Director, Riverside City College, CA, USA

It has been a week since our adventure ended and we are all still talking about our wonderful experience. The performances, tours, guides, and organization were spectacular! We are all so grateful. We look forward to seeing you again in Southern California.

Jerry Burdick-Rutz

Band Director, The Spirit of Great Oak Band and Guard, CA, USA