The rain threat faded away on Saturday, and unseasonably warm weather brought a large crowd to downtown London on Saturday night for the annual New Year's Eve party.
Superfecta took the stage at 9 p.m., delivering a blend of popular dance music and playing up until just minutes before the midnight hour.
As his last official act as London Mayor, Troy Rudder took the stage to offer his final words to the crowd. He then introduced incoming Mayor Randall Weddle, who thanked the citizens of London for selecting him to serve at the helm of city government. Weddle officially took office on Sunday, Jan. 1.
The crowd reacted with enthusiasm as the countdown to 2023 began, cheering as the new year arrived. The cheers were subdued, however, as multi-colored fireworks lit up the sky as the finale to the New Year's celebration.
As the fireworks died out, Superfecta played for another 20 minutes to bring the New Year into London.
The New Year's Eve Party is sponsored by the City of London Tourism and is coordinated by Brittany Cradic, executive director of the London Community Center, who assists with the celebration each year.
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The lighted ball was positioned behind the stage where Superfecta performed during Saturday’s New Year’s Eve party in downtown London.
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As the band played on stage and midnight drew nearer, this young man was enjoying the festivities from shoulder level.
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New Year’s Eve is all about celebrating and Johnna Cessna and Kelly Kidd were doing just that as the 2023 ticked in.
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Hundreds converged on Main Street on Saturday night for the annual New Year’s Eve party.
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Powder bubbles from props on the stage added a festive attraction to the New Year's Eve party in downtown London on Saturday night. The Christmas lights along Main Street added another facet of celebration to the occasion.
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One of the first fireworks commemorating the new year of 2023 added bright red to the sky in downtown London.
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Superfecta brought in dance music, from every angle of downtown London.
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As some fireworks faded out, more were going up in the air from Broad Street as part of the New Year's Eve party on Saturday night.
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Fireworks are commonplace on Independence Day as well as New Year's Eve, and the City of London Tourism did not omit this tradition for Saturday's celebration.
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Colorful fireworks lit the sky as the finale of the New Year's Eve party in downtown London.
