♪ >> ♪ let's come together no matter who you are.

We are all invited.

Watch out, we're here, everybody stand clear.

♪ Bob: Hello, I'm Bob bone and I would like to wish everyone a very happy new year.

Daisy: And I am Daisy Torme.

Can you believe it's 2023 already?

Bob: I'm really pleased to beena miserable couple of years and it's great to have London's New Year's Day parade back here.

Daisy: Bigger and better-than-average.

We have so many countries represented which represents the international hub little London is.

Daisy: 20 -- Bob: 27 different nationalities represented pretty host of stars coming in.

Some really great people coming into the parade.

Everybody will have a truly spectacular time.

Daisy: For those of you who thought the party was last night, the party starts right now.

Not only do we have so many countries represented, every borough of London represented.

It's truly a big celebration.

Bob: It's really great.

It's obvious everyone is so keen to get back.

Daisy: They've been lining up for hours.

Bob: The key points especially at the start, outside of the Ritz Hotel on Piccadilly and even here at the arena where they won't be seeing anything for a good while yet but they are all here and anxious to have London's New Year's Day parade back.

Something everybody can really enjoy.

Daisy: It's the virtual glass of champagne everyone wants on New Year's Day.

We have beautiful weather for it.

It was raining yesterday but it has moved out and brought a little California sunshine for you.

Bob: A bit of a trick there.

There's a story I have to tell you.

Daisy: I will remind you.

Bob: It's beginning to look like they are nearly ready to start off this parade procession.

Which will take 3.5 hours right through the streets of London, the heart of London, the city of Westminster.

Daisy: You can see what I was saying.

People walking down here fairly early to get their prime viewing places.

You can see them perched ready to go down the street.

The excitement in the air is palpable.

You can tell it's New Year's Day , a special day and you can tell we've been waiting for a few years.

Bob: That part of the route we are looking at running up from Trafalgar Square, that's normally where we don't get a lot of people, but looking at those crowds right now they are already -- they are already seven or eight deep.

Daisy: Joe and Carrie are at the Ritz where the parade begins and we want to see what's going on, we will head to them in just a minute.

Bob: I think we will see the parade start right any second now.

Daisy: The countdown is on.

There that New Year's countdown at midnight, we have our own here.

Here we go.

Bob: The confetti marks the start of the parade.

Off walks Lebanon Valley College band.

We can rely on them to be perfect.

Bob: Coming from the East Coast of the United States.

Daisy: What a thrill it is for all of these acts from all over the world.

As someone who is half-and-half, my American side is proud to be showing all these incredible bands and cheerleaders from America.

Bob: We are now going to take a look at this wonderful iconic parade route that will be marching down.

The first group it will take around 30 minutes to come down and join us in the finale arena.

We start outside the Ritz Hotel.

You know something about that.

Daisy: Angels dying there according to a song my dad used to sing.

-- angels dine there according to a song my dad used to sing.

Bob: On the left-hand side as they process along Piccadilly, a famous department store.

Primarily the purveyors of fine fantastic food.

Daisy: Piccadilly Circus itself, then they will head down Waterloo Place towards Trafalgar Square.

Home of Nelson's column and the national Gallery, one of London's true hubs.

Bob: Victor of the Battle of Trafalgar.

Winning that battle with one arm and one eye.

Down Whitehall next.

The horse guards will be there.

We come up to number 10 Downing Street.

Daisy: Home of Larry the cat really.

He is the most consistent of the mall.

Bob: Here we have the Cenotaph, of the memorial to our war dead and we finish outside the palace of Mint -- Palace of Westminster.

Daisy: You can see we have those marching bands entertaining the crowds already with music.

There is music in the air.

Bob: There certainly will be music.

Fantastic drumming coming up.

isy: You can see some beautiful horses.

Bob: The band marching down Piccadilly leading the parade off at a perfect pace.

Down to us in 30 minutes.

Behind them the ceremonial carriages holding various dignitaries representing the patronage of the parade.

Daisy: You can see the crowd is getting involved.

This is really an interactive parade.

Bob: Absolutely fantastic.

Hardly space to get by down there.

The people certainly have come out.

Weather helped and there's just been a fantastic pent-up desire to do something.

Daisy: Everyone has been feeling like caged tigers ready to get out and celebrate New Year's Day.

We have so much to look forward to in 2023.

We are starting how we mean to go on.

Bob: Here they come.

It used to be the Piccadilly hotel.

I don't know why they changed it to the Dilly.

Here we have London's number one open -- company.

We have no fewer than 21 of the mayors of London borrows all respect and resplendent in their red robes and golden chains.

Daisy: Nothing more iconic in London than a double-decker bus.

All the Americans marching will be looking for certain things, a telephone boxes, double-decker buses, of the things you know that our London when you see them.

My mother must be crying already.

Bob: Absolutely.

I sometimes run away from bagpipes.

Daisy: We run towards them in our family.

Bob: Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa pipe band.

We are going to be talking to a few of the acts here in the studio before -- Daisy: We have a very special guest right here.

Bob: You have made me a convert to something I never ever thought I was going to like.

K Pop.

Tell us about it.

>> it is pop music from Korea so it's all made there.

My company decided to do something new and also bringing agency to it.

I love singing and dancing and everything.

I got converted to K Pop by the other member of my group.

Daisy: I was doing a little reading about you, your name means many things but one thing it means is showpiece.

How perfect for that is the -- is that for today.

>> so many people come together to make this happen.

It also helps represent what were doing here today.

Daisy: It takes a village, it takes a city.

Bob: You've appeared for us on London New Year's Day parade when it was not a parade at all.

How was that for you?

>> I think it's been amazing.

This is the third year and every year it's been something different.

It was in a closed space because of COVID.

The second year was near Piccadilly and then today is the whole parade, every time it's bigger and bigger.

Great to experience all the different ways it has to be done.

Bob: Today -- You are going to be giving us two shows.

One for the VIPs down here in the arena before the parade arrives and the parade itsf.

>> we will be doing one dancing and singing at the same time.

And we will be doing a vocal only song which is one of our favorites.

Daisy: Surely you can feel the excitement in the air.

You've done this under COVID conditions but these are like New Year's conditions.

>> it's a completely different feeling.

It's already so packed.

I think they've been waiting so much.

You can see from the images everyone is so -- It's very exciting.

Bob: I think they need you out there fairly soon.

>> but it's warm up here.

[LAUGHTER] Bob: Thank you ever so much prayed we are looking forward to seeing you out there.

Thank you for everything you've done for the London parade.

As long as you don't make me practice your dance.

Daisy: We are going to get him out of there today.

Break a leg and enjoy.

Bob: Now where are we Daisy?

What's happening on the streets of Westminster?

Daisy: Another one of our fantastic marching bands.

And one of the inflatable's.

An iconic Beefeater -- Bob: A Guardsman.

You'll be seeing them a bit like him for the horse guards Parade in a while.

That's interesting with the balloons because it's been terribly windy.

We did think right up until last night there was a possibility we might not be able to fire them up.

Our Guardsman there is flying.

Daisy: He's being a little controlled.

It's a little breezy but nothing compared to the last 24 hours.

And it's not going to dampen any spirits today.

Nothing gets me going more than some drums.

Bob: Not the first group, the second or third and I can identify them from here.

As they march down Regent Street St. James, they marched down there to Waterloo place.

That's where we had the event last year.

They go down there in the statue you can see straight ahead is the Duke of York.

Daisy: He had 10,000 men.

Bob: He marched them up -- Daisy: To the top of the hill and march them down again.

It's a whole thing.

British people are singing along.

Bob: Maybe they are.

Daisy: Of course.

Bob: The lead band of the parade followed by the three carriages with the Lord left tenant in their, the Lord Mayor of the city of Westminster and the third and final containing the chairman and executive officers of the London mayors Association.

Daisy: This must be such a thrill for all of these bands to come across the pond, speaking of the American ones.

For some of these kids it will be a trip of a lifetime.

Bob: I think it's something that changes their lives forever.

Because virtually every single person coming from America in the parade is making their first journey overseas.

In some case the first journey out of state.

Daisy: They've raised money all year long to come here because it is that big of a deal.

We have another wonderful guest to speak to in studio.

Bob: How right you are.

I'm delighted to say it's one of the band directors whose taken part in this parade many times before.

Daisy: A repeat offender.

Bob: A recidivist.

They like it or they wouldn't be coming back.

Anyway, delighted that we have Larry Shane with us.

Daisy: Proud Florida.

Bob: Lovely to have you here.

You are here is our guest this year at the parade but very important to us you are because you were actually the very last act in the very last London New Year's Day parade before today.

How was it for you?

Larry: Many of our students, first time overseas.

We did the concert series as well.

The tradition, the history, the sightseeing.

Kids are still talking about it and want to know when we are coming back.

Daisy: It's not just the kids, it's their families.

For you, you are coming back.

Does it feel like home away from home yet?

Larry: It does.

I remember that, I have a little history about that.

It's wonderful.

A wonderful city.

Bob: So you are going to get your tour guide badge soon.

Larry: I don't know about that.

[LAUGHTER] Bob: When you were here, when you were the last band you did the finale, was that fantastic?

Larry: Such an honor, we were thrilled to do that.

Daisy: This year it is God save the K and.

We are all getting used to that.

-- God Save the King.

We are all getting used to that.

Let's see what Joe and Kerry are up to.

♪ Bob: Good to see they are still with us.

Daisy: In the meantime we have so much to watch and listen to.

Listening to those bagpipes for a moment and with drums behind, just every ancestor of mine is smiling with a little tear in the best way.

Bob: I do quite like the pipes.

At one time I would say the best sound on earth was the pipe disappearing over the mountainside.

Daisy: Listen to Bob waxing nostalgic, I love it.

Bob: Here they are, they are flooding out now from the start.

Davenport Central High School you can see there.

Just about to step off and start the parade route to join us in the arena.

This will be the first time Davenport Central High School has been in London, in this New Year's Day parade.

You are in for a real treat.

Daisy: Absolutely.

A lot of viewers will know this each of these schools will come with their school colors, mascots, each of them represents their team back at home with pride and I know all over the United States on all the PBS stations they have fans watching at home cheering them on from thousands of miles away.

Bob: That's the whole thing about U.S. marching bands, we do not have them here.

They are primarily existing to support the football team or what you call football.

Daisy: American football.

Bob: The reason of course we do not have the marching bands as we play proper football.

Daisy: That's an argument we can get into.

Bob: We will probably be having that argument.

Getting a good look at the characters in the ceremonial carriages.

There was a London Bears Association, making its way down Regent Street St. James.

A quick look at the Davenport Central band.

The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa pipe band.

It looks like they're beginning to stand up straight now.

-- our guard is standing up straight now.

Daisy: Each one of the balloons really making its mark, a big sign posts in the middle of the parade.

Bob: A few people have said why don't they fly as high as Macy's.

First of all, they are not big enough.

We also can't fly them any higher.

Daisy: Now we have the very essence of the holidays in here with us.

Bob: We do?

Daisy: We really do.

Bob: Oh my goodness, another guest appearance in the studio.

Daisy: Let's take a look at some of these images.

Bob: Who is up, Donna Maria.

Nearly as big as a prize as I first saw you.

Do your member the first time I met you?

Donna: That was a wonderful day.

Bob: A mere 37 years ago.

The very first London New Year's Day parade.

An unexpected pleasure.

[LAUGHTER] Donna: You've been shocked ever since.

Bob: We set this up for the first time 1987.

The American marching bands, we all turned out, we assembled their as we do now.

Goodness gracious, all of the acts were present and correct and there was this other wonderful flow.

Donna: The magic of the parade.

I appeared out of nowhere.

I probably and 37 years never got a chance to talk to.

-- talk to you.

What he had failed to do was say there's a very -- You have to tell him.

Then I realized oh dear, he didn't know about it.

Bob: It was a nice surprise.

Daisy: I feel like the very essence of New Year's has walked in to bring that little last moment of Christmas cheer that bleeds right into New Year's.

Donna: I have to say sitting next to you, such a beautiful queen of New Year's sparkling away in your -- Daisy: I am your golden disco ball.

Donna: I'm so happy to be here.

I want to share with the world Bob's name if there isn't any doubt, you are without a doubt, first of all you are my Bob.

But you are Mr. parade.

That's who you are.

Bob: Lovely of you to say so.

Thank you for so many years of fantastic support for the event.

Wonderful entertainment over the years.

We will say you are semiretired.

Donna: I'm still out there, I've just done Christmas.

>> Happy New Year.

Bob: Thank you Donna very much indeed.

Look at that Daisy.

Daisy: Fantastic.

Look at this flow.

It's got the Olympic rings on it.

My goodness me.

Bob: This will be the first of our floats.

Daisy: I think it is.

Bob: Sutton -- yes it is Sutton.

They have a terrific record in London New Year's Day parade as winners and runners-up.

We have this competition every year.

Lots of money for charity and Sutton is the only borough that's been in the prize winners circle every single year that we've been doing it.

Daisy: That makes us love them even more.

Bob: Look what we are seeing now.

Daisy: The Spirit of America right here.

Could anything look more American and celebratory than a bunch of cheerleaders, they are going to make the crowd really fired up.

Bob: I've got a sneaking suspicion they will give one of their 92nd performances.

Daisy: How exciting.

Bob: They are getting settled for that.

They are going to give performances in all of the grandstand banks along the parade route culminating here in front of the VIP grandstand right behind us.

This is the first time they are doing it.

Daisy: There they go.

>> get on your feet in 2023 Get on your feet in 2023.

[APPLAUSE] Bob: I think when they get down as far as here they will do that to music.

Daisy: I'm glad they I'll remind me what year the new year is.

Bob: Sometimes I forget these things.

We have another studio Gast.

Daisy: We are excited.

Bob: It is Alfie Sheard.

What will you be doing for us today?

Alfie: I will sing one of my favorite songs, fast car by Tracy Chapman.

I played it on the street and it went viral and I ended up on the Ellen show in America.

It was amazing.

I will be performing that.

It's kind of lovely to start the new year in the right way.

Bob: Can be a bad thing.

Alfie: I'm really excited.

Daisy: You did start as we call it in England busking.

You've gone from that to Hollywood.

And now recording and you've got billions of views on everything as far as I can tell.

What has that journey been like?

Alfie: It's been a journey.

When I was 15 on the streets they are not there to see you, they are there to shop.

It trains you up to be a tough performer because you have to capture them and do your best performance.

You have to capture them from going to the café or restaurants.

It was the training I needed.

Bob: I was going to ask were we generous to you?

Alfie: London was pretty good.

In recent years the cash has definitely dried up.

Bob: Do budskers have card machines?

Alfie: They do.

It's keeping music alive.

Bob: Piccadilly Circus, it's really good stuff.

Alfie: For me it was the deepest pool I could have dove into an but I needed that.

Daisy: Performing here is like busking on steroids.

You're performing on the streets you love to audiences that love you and it's the connection you have that's a little different than being on a stage separate of an audience.

Alfie: It's still really nice to bring the new year in on the street of London, the capital of where I was from, where I'm born and bred.

Bob: Which borough are you from?

Alfie: I'm from the country.

When I lived in London I lived in Dalston, Hackney.

Bob: Hackney's Mayor is here today.

How did it go out there for you?

Alfie: It was really good.

I tried to enjoy it, relax to the music.

Saw people slot -- smiling and filming me.

Just excited later for the televised performance.

I'm on it too: 42.

-- at 2:42.

Bob: Thank you very much indeed, a great pleasure having you here.

Daisy: Looking forward to that.

Happy New Year.

Bob: Here we go, getting closer to us now.

At the arena.

Daisy: Pretty soon we will have people right behind us filling up the street directly behind us.

These wonderful bands, floats, balloons, bagpipes, drums filling the streets of London with joy.

Bob: The crowds seem to be getting thicker and thicker as we go along which is fantastic to see.

Daisy: How is she walking and twirling the baton?

I understand standing, but she is walking and throwing it in the air.

Good for her.

Bob: Fantastic.

Daisy: You can see one of the instrumentalists taking his own video of the crowd.

That's how excited they are to be here.

Taking a video of the experience.

Bob: Wanting to remember everything about it.

They will be the very first band in.

Daisy, I can see them.

Daisy: That is exciting.

Bob: They will be coming straight into the arena and I would estimate two or three minutes time and giving their two minute performance.

Here we have a quick look at some people we will see again much later on which is the horse enthusiasts who take part in the parade every year.

They have 35 decorated animals.

Daisy: And they look so cozy.

Bob: We can't complain being in the studio.

Daisy: It's like California in here.

Bob: Pacific Mayor is probably something unusual to the American half.

-- we have some elected mayors like you do.

The office of Mayor is something that's much more ceremonial.

And the mayor is the chairman of the borough County but also effectively the civic ambassador.

Daisy: The face of the brand.

Bob: Exactly.

The civic Mayor getting entry in the parade from their borough.

Daisy: We can see them marching towards us and I can feel the excitement buildg in the grandstand behind us and the street on either side of the booth.

The crowd has been waiting for a long time to see these wonderful bands and they are finally here.

Bob: Something coming through later on, the marching band from Edmund, Oklahoma.

A fantastic band, they've been with us six times now.

Daisy: Right in the middle of the United States.

So exciting for them to come to a city like London.

Bob: It's all OK.

Guess what they will be playing?

Daisy: Maybe something from a big musical.

Bob: Might it just be.

Daisy: I know my stuff.

Bob: I'm waiting for the Ohio bands to come through to see how we will announce them.

Daisy: Round on both sides and high in the middle.

Bob: The iconic British minicar.

Daisy: It does not get much more British than the minis.

We are talking about the original ones, of tiny ones.

They are iconic.

Bob: Do you know what the record is for number of people you can get in there?

Daisy: I think it is 28.

Bob: I think you've been reading this up.

You are dead on.

Somehow 28 human beings contorted themselves in to that tiny car.

Daisy: Now were those clowns that got in the car or just normal people?

[LAUGHTER] Bob: Anyway, I think we are well into the arena, the very first marching band that's appearing in London's New Year's Day parade 2023.

Daisy: You will be able to see over your our shoulder.

-- see over our shoulder.

Running in.

Today it is energy all the way.

Bob: And the finale music is from the New World Symphony.

They will play for a minute or so giving their stand out finale performance, the Lebanon Valley College pride of the Valley marching band.

All the way from Pennsylvania under the direction of Dr. Chris Hefner.

You can hear our arena presenters and here they go.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ Bob: There we have it, the Lebanon Valley pride of the Valley marching band.

Daisy: I thought it was fantastic and you can tell the crowd has gone to another level of excitement.

They've been waiting for hours what it was still dark people were lining up.

To finally have the parade moving through this part is so thrilling for these people and I can feel their excitement coming through these windows behind us.

Bob: There is so much more to come, that was just one of 70 acts we have coming through today.

Daisy: Spider-Man is fired up.

Bob: Cheerleaders, what else will we get?

Something a bit more serious.

Daisy: A bit more reverent.

Very British.

Bob: Lovely gorgeous horses bringing through the carriages from a company who provide the finest -- you'll find anywhere.

This one contains the Lord Lieutenant see with founding patron Richard Bramble along with the new designated deputy Lieutenant for the parade, Clare Whelan.

Appointed to be the deputy Lieutenant for the New Year's Day parade.

Daisy: These are all people who are so supportive of this parade , so supportive of what you do Mr. parade.

They get that love right back.

Bob: Absolutely they do.

There you see Dunkin Sands wearing the puffer jacket.

Dunkin Sands is one of the parade patrons.

The great grandson of the gentleman they will be pasng the statue of Thomas or Winston Churchill.

Getting a quick look.

Daisy: We can try later.

Let's see if we can get 29 and get a world record.

Bob: Not much hope after Christmas.

Daisy: What are black telephone boxes as opposed to red ones?

Do you know?

Bob: I do not know.

I know the blue one.

Of course we've got a few gold colored ones now.

Because if an Olympic gold medalist is from a town or location.

They painted gold.

Daisy: When the Saints come marching in.

Bob: That's what they are playing but what are they name -- what is their name.

You've got it.

Absolutely.

Daisy: Let's listen to them a moment.

♪ ♪ Daisy: I can feel the drums, can you feel the drums Bob?

Bob: Absolutely.

Getting closer and you get that.

Daisy: You can feel the drums.

In many ways the American marching bands are a follow on from these Scottish bands when it comes to pipes and drums.

In America we have the brass and drums.

It all comes together under the beautiful umbrella.

Bob: I was surprised to discover there's a huge movement, a number of pipe bands and high schools in United States of America.

Daisy: Obviously a big Scottish and Irish and English, all of Britain is represented in the United States.

We have many piped bands.

Particularly on things like St. Patrick's Day in Chicago and Boston.

>> a quick glimpse of our guardsmen balloon but we saw earlier.

The next marching band performance coming in now.

This is from the Wellington high school mighty Wolverines.

Where do they come from?

>> don't mess with those mighty Wolverines.

They come from Florida and are all the way here in London to show off a little.

>> they come from West Palm Beach County.

I wonder what they will be playing for us.

Always a bit of Freddie Mercury.

♪ ♪ [APPLAUSE] Daisy: Hooray.

Having a good time.

I think they're having a great time.

Bob: This band wanted to come in 2021.

Finally made it here on the direction of the Wellington high school mighty Wolverines marching band.

Daisy: Anything worth having is worth waiting for.

Holding their breath and getting ready to play for us today.

The first day of 2023.

Bob: Last year they got a little look in because they sent us a brilliant film clip we were able to play in our arena show.

They send that to us.

I'm so pleased they were able to come in person and do this.

Daisy: For them to actually be here in person really will mean something.

There they are in the red white and blue.

As well as the colors of the United States of America.

And the colors of Mr. parade today.

And his red white and blue.

Bob: Daisy selected I wear this tie.

Daisy: Send complaints to me.

Bob: We are looking now at the Kimbanguist brass band.

Bob: There they are.

You know lots about them.

>> let me just say up front we will do that a little bit later.

Daisy: From me and my girl.

Of course which is why I do a little bit of a chorus later if you get enough champagne in me.

Anything could happen.

Then you'll be Mr. per Sacco, not Mr. parade.

Bob: I don't thing we can risk that, not for a while.

We see a little bit of the Davenport high school band.

All the Queens horses again coming down.

Lower Regent Street now.

Great costumes.

Bob: They work so hard to put these together.

Daisy: You can see by all of the costumes and flags and all of the accessories.

Even right there look at these beautiful butterflies walking towards us.

Couldn't be more festive.

>> fantaic, we are now can I go talk to Joe and kerry.

Joe: It's been amazing so far.

Kerry: The atmosphere is buzzing.

This is your first parade.

Kerry: To be back in London streets as well it's just major.

Joe: What's been youravorite thing so far.

Joe: I thought your win again in a dance at one point.

Kerry: On that moving stage.

Joe: We have absolute favorites.

>> it's been incredible so far.

Joe: It's not raining.

Kerry: The weather came through for us today.

Which we are so incredibly pleased about.

Joe: It's been wonderful so far.

Kerry: I cannot wait.

All across the world.

Joe: Absolutely incredible.

We will head back to the studio.

Bob: Thank you so much.

Daisy: We are so glad to be connected with you.

It's good to see you.

Amongst all the excitement.

Bob: It's big enough for us in here.

Daisy: They are in it, they are parading.

Bob: Moving along with some of the groups.

Kerry: I love -- Daisy: I love seeing that.

Bob: I wonder who this is.

Daisy: Every single one of these fans and acts has spent so much time putting their acts together especially for today.

Bob: Just turning the corner there to go from Trafalgar Square down Whitehall and just look at the people there.

Daisy: There isn't any room for anyone more.

The filling up behind the barricades as tightly as they can packed in like the tube in summer time.

Bob: If I came late to the parade.

No way anywhere near.

Daisy: A lot of children on a lot of shoulders.

Look at that.

That would be an easy one to get more people into.

Just piling on the top don't worry about it.

>> you can appreciate how small those original ones were.

Of course admiralty arches of the top end which is the red painted Road that runs all the way down to Buckingham palace.

Daisy: There he is, Nelson himself.

Bob: Those liens around the base of the statue, there is a myth about them.

I think it's quite a funny one.

But apparently if Big Bend strikes 13 times which of course it never should, then the myth is that those liens will come to life.

Daisy: It sounds like a science-fiction fiction movie to me.

Big Ben strikes 13.

Bob: You spend time in Hollywood don't you?

Daisy: I will pitch it as soon as I get to L.A.. Those liens are so iconic.

Here is another one.

How's that for a Segway.

Bob: Well done.

This of course is representing London's Chinatown community.

We will be seeing more of them later on.

We've got lions and dragons.

Daisy: A fantastic Chinatown.

I highly suggest you go.

The greatest food you are going to eat.

Bob: Absolutely fantastic.

Just catching a glimpse of one of the stars of the show which is the groups representing all of the central Latin America in the parade.

Now through goes the first borough, this one from Sutton.

Daisy: A happy place.

We are so happy to have them here.

Almost a more American-style flow in the sense it's driving by.

It's like half a city long.

All sorts of community leaders on the flow and people trailing behind waving to the crowd whose enthusiastically waving back.

Like we said everybody here is on parade.

Bob: This flow comprises one such place.

And then it goes through industrial times.

He saw the waterwheel and the mill and of course in 2012 the Olympics here talking about painting post boxes and they have several Olympic gold medal winners in the borough of Sutton , Joanna amongst them.

And then they have other things, the lavender field.

He is very famous for growing lavender.

Daisy: Sutton is in the doomsday book.

It means the South arm.

So it makes sense it would be somewhere which still creates a lot of agriculture and still tills the land.

>> that you want me to say Sutton United football club are now in the football league.

I don't know who they are, but well done Sutton.

>> there so much here in Britain that so beautifully ancient, they have archaeological finds over 10,000 years old, that's even older than you and me.

>> you knew that before you looked it up.

>> taking a look here at the brass band.

It's a London-based African band founded by a peaceful activist and it was formed here in the U.K. in 1993.

Daisy: This is their lucky 13th appearance.

Anyone is able to join they got kids and adults, and entire family band in that way we are so happy to have them here.

Waving at the cameras, a look at how cute they are.

>> it amazes me how the cheerleaders know where the cameras are.

Waving at you and spreading good cheer for the new year.

>> nice to look at more than just a phone for once.

You can see right there an example of how exciting it is in the streets.

The streets are full of celebration and if you could see the crowds on either side you see them waving back to all of these per Raiders right here in the center of our parade route and isn't that a joyful site.

Let's just listen for a second.

Bob: No music at the minute so let's see what we can.

Passing the Royal Academy and these are of course part of the Pueblo group.

They had a meager month celebrating the different cultures and different nationalities.

Daisy: Each country really does have its own recipe for New Year's day and it's lovely to bring them together in such a celebration.

This is the world coming together and they exemplify that.

Here we go.

Bob: From Illinois.

Look at them.

Splendid in their colors.

Sparkling sousaphones back there.

Looking forward to them coming down.

>> making their students in all of their families back home so proud and as we said for many of these families, traveled with these bands, so these kids will be looking into the crowds for their moms and dads and sisters and brothers and we will be cheering them on with the rest of London.

Bob: We have so many of the Central American countries represented today from Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, El Salvador is particularly special.

They are marching band.

Daisy: I'm glad you didn't wear that because it would've been embarrassing.

You don't have to ask me twice.

Look at those crowds, absolutely fantastic.

We will have a look, here they come.

The marching band coming through quite slow procession through the arena.

We will come to them in just a minute.

Daisy: They will be performing right behind us as they come through and again these crowds have been waiting for these moments and you can tell that they love each and every one of them.

Great stuff.

And you can see that the age ranges in this group from full on adults to really little children.

Look at this one following on.

What a thrill.

That's a memory that will last a lifetime.

>> it certainly well.

Daisy: Let's listen to their happy sounds.

Bob: They come into this, a tiny tots as you just saw an they have no musical experience, but no idea whatsoever.

Given what's placed in their hand and the older people in the group they learn how to play.

And they just pick it up from the other members of the group.

When you hear them in a moments time they are pretty good.

Daisy: So happy to be here celebrating with us today.

♪ C Daisy: A little Mardi Gras to us on New Year's Day.

Bob: In the arena, everyone in seeing the acts come through+ one of the older London boroughs.

A quick reminder to everybody about why all the London boroughs are coming into the parade+ Daisy: -- parade.

Daisy: Yes, please.

Bob: They are raising money for charity.

So far when tuna have million pounds for local charities.

But also raised a lot of awareness.

Daisy: That has a lot of added value.

It is not just the enjoyment for us and for people at home, but the fact that this does a lot of good for heck of a lot of people and isn't that a beautiful way to start the new year?

Bob: The winner will walk away with 15 pounds.

You would qualify as a judge.

Daisy: I could be biased.

Bob: The band is getting up pretty close.

Coming into the arena.

Daisy: From Davenport Iowa, one of the oldest programs, the merging blue Devils from the Quad cities in the United States.

They say welcome to the Vicks.

The Quad cities represented.

They represent three states and where they all meet up.

Let's listen to them.

♪ Daisy: Julie joyful.

Perfect time for that to be playing on New Year's Day as we start the year and need to go on with joy.

Bob: We must give a warm thank you to the director of that fine group, for the first of what I hope will be many performances.

And that is Alex Wilga and Brian Zeglis.

Daisy: Thank you for reading your kids here.

-- bringing your kids over here.

♪ Bob: Well done.

Daisy: Coastal Carolina, one from London.

Bob: They are just starting out from Piccadilly up to the Royal Academy of more minis.

Daisy: Did you know the first minis had no radios?

Bob: We do know the first minis did not have a door handles on the inside?

Truthfully.

Daisy: I know when my mom moved to America when she married my dad and she wanted a mini in California and went to also to plaintiffs to bring one over it and she wasn't allowed because it was deemed too small and dangerous for her to be driving on the big American highways.

Ali so disappointed to not get her tiny one there.

-- she was so disappointed to not get her tiny one there.

Bob: The minis are passing through the arena.

What do we have coming next?

Daisy: We have more boroughs, bands, cheerleaders.

Bob: We seem to be looking and thisust be a borough entry.

I think this is Hounslow.

Daisy: They are approaching our booth and will be playing and waving to the crowds that are waving back, so happy to be here.

Bob: A kaleidoscope of music and color, showcasing the creativity.

Daisy: Two a lot of Americans watching, you may not think you have been to Hounslow.

, but Heathrow airport is in Hounslow.

And if you passed through Heathrow, you have passed through Hounslow.

Daisy: There are a lot of -- Bob: There are a lot of things in Hounslow.

Daisy: Musical Museum.

With the rugby -- home of the rugby.

Bob: This is one of the vans we have coming in, if you look closely, one of the lead drummers or the lead driver is very famous actor from the bond movies.

Daisy: That is right.

Each of the van is unique and a little different and each player has to find the perfect tone where drum and player become one, so to speak.

Bob: I am not saying London today is the equivalent of the Caribbean, that somehow they do seem to be raising the temperature here.

Daisy: No question about it.

If you walked on Oxford Street, you can always see a steel band playing and bringing that Caribbean sound in the summer we had a topical weather, so it was apropos.

Over hundred degrees, which is unusual for London.

Bob: Here they come racing into the finale area.

Daisy: They've been raising spirits of the sun came up.

That means they have extra spirit.

Everyone waving back to them.

I think they are a little late is the parent are there is probably ask for an encore.

Daisy: You can't my mother saying get over here for a hug and I am proud of you.

Let's watch for a second.

♪ [APPLAUSE] Bob: There they go.

Daisy: Here they come and there they go.

Daisy: They couldn't be more all-American.

I wanted to be a true leader is so bad when I was a teenager.

Bob: They probably didn't do that.

Daisy: Then I went to you CA and shoved in front the crowds and never got to be a cheerleader.

Bob: They rehearsed just once in London before they come out on the streets and it.

Daisy: Well done.

Bob: Dynamite it was.

Daisy: As we take in incredible New Year's Dragon.

One of our littlest supporters waving to the crowd.

Daisy: Looking incredibly British, fantastic.

10 years since the first appearance at the parade.

Bob: Every year they turned themselves out fantastically.

Daisy: Under the directorship of Caroline Marsh.

Bob: It takes years and years.

Daisy: You can find them and the limits and the Diamond Jubilee.

Bob: All the queens courses, in tribute to the late Queen.

She had a great passion for horses.

Daisy: Absolutely.

Her beautiful horse Emma standing there alone brought a tear.

Bob: It certainly did.

Daisy: We basically have a float here.

It looks like Larry the cat.

Did he know that was going to happen, I wonder?

Look at these ponies passing, everything from beautiful big courses to tiny Shetland ponies and many horses.

This is so sweet.

But at the Dalmatians, 100 and one of them I wonder.

In the red and blue collars like the film.

Fantastic.

Bob: Very soon we are going to get quite a treat in the arena because we will get a headline act, Scouting For Girls.

What are they playing?

Isn't going to be one of their hits?

-- is it going to be one of their hits?

Daisy: I hope so.

I have one of my favorites that I hope it will be but I won't say it because I don't want to jinx myself.

Bob: Taking a look at Scouting For Girls.

And they brought their own stadium.

-- stadium announcer.

Bob: He will do much better job than I would do.

Daisy: I don't know about that, Mr. parade.

Guess what?

I do hear a little music and it is the song I wanted.

♪ >> Happy new year, London.

♪ ♪ >> Happy new year.

London, we love you.

Daisy: And London loves you Scouting For Girls.

,They have a billion streams so far.

And that was the song I was hoping for.

They met back in the school in Cub Scouts and have known each other forever.

Bob: That is why they call them scouting for girls.

You never know.

I thought it would be hard to follow scouting for girls.

Daisy: Oh, my goodness.

Bob: Let's let them play.

♪ Daisy: There we go.

There is your Oklahoma.

Bob: Could it be that band came from Oklahoma?

Yes, it is.

Daisy: Thank you, Wolfpack.

They call themselves the will -- the Wolfpack.

Bob: The Edmond Santa Fe High School Marching Band from Edmond Oklahoma.

The terrific director, Dane Romano.

It is wonderful music program at Santa Fe high school.

Daisy: They have the classic and the jazz.

Bob: You spotted them and they are now yours.

Carolyn: They will come -- Daisy: They will come home to California with me.

Bob: Thoroughly entertaining on the streets.

Daisy: Over 400 performers since 1998 and have been empowering the Latin American community, with 19 Latin American countries.

They help communities and are really involved in today they are just spreading their joy.

Bob: London does a fantastic job of bringing these folks over on strange programs and it makes it possible for them to experience this.

Daisy: Very important work as we look at London's double-decker buses.

I remember as a kid you would have the hop on and hopped off.

It is.

Daisy: I love it.

Bob: Any minute now, a big treat from a London Borough.

Daisy: Famous for the boys public school as well as many other things.

I lot of people just think about the school when they hear h arrow.

Daisy: We had a long time prime minister from where I was.

Bob: We haven't had a female president yet.

Daisy: It is time.

As we see Carnaval del Pueblo in their costumes.

It is great and it is still bright and dry out there.

And we are glad they are bringing the sunshine.

Everyone is happy to be here.

As we listen to a little duran duran in the background, here you British.

I am hearing it.

Youth customs, look at the workmanship, the artistry, craftsmanship that goes into one of those, had pieces.

Bob: I think we have become a little confused because the London Borough of Southwark Is on their heels and they are representing.

They are all central or Latin Americans.

Lovely to have them on the street of Westminster.

Daisy: Bringing the Kaleidoscope of colors to the streets which are usually the colors of the streets but today they are the colors of the rainbow.

Again, we have every age being represented, from parents and grandparents two children and a couple of toddlers walking in the parade today.

When they get to my age I hope they still have some of the earliest memories walking in the very special parade.

Bob: I made it about 10 years.

Daisy: Yes.

.

As we anticipate more performances directly behind us as they walk through.

We have traditional dancing.

Bob: The next band is very similar.

Lucky to have them.

Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps.

They appear every single year.

Daisy: They sure do, as we look at the Dragon.

Daisy: It is sort of in the shape of all client.

I understand the kids say the word of fire for things that are wonderful.

Select just say that is fire.

My grand and -- granddad played in a band like this.

He was too young for the lease band but they let him in anyway because they needed a drummer and he he drummed through his career.

This is iconic England right here.

Tell -- Bob: Tell us about the history.

Daisy: What I identify is London.

If you come to London, one thing many people do is if you go to a Western show and maybe you will learn to walk.

Bob: And maybe you will get to sing is because I am a London man.

Daisy: Maybe a little later, you will see that the horseshoes mean something, the peace signs mean something.

Each of these symbols means something within the community and they are all made by hand with loving care and so individual and celebratory as they walk by.

That is London right there.

We have another performer.

Bob: Let's hear the band first and then talk about them.

♪ Bob: wow.

Shawnee Mission East High school The Marching Lancers from , Kansas.

Daisy: Making Kansas proud.

You can see the mascot.

Bob: I loved the mascot.

Daisy: I love when the band explains in the as well.

Bob: We have to know, they appeared in an event and we saw them and said you come to London.

They said, they will give London a go.

I am pleased they did.

Daisy: I am sure it is not the only time they will make an appearance.

Daisy: The happiest moments of my life when I touched down in Heathrow.

I get giddy.

London is the greatest city.

Bob: That is music to my ears.

Daisy: Maybe I should sing it.

Bob: We have the Fox orchestra back.

They have been with us for quite a few years.

They did the studio show when we couldn't do the parade because of the pandemic, and they were great.

Daisy: We are friends right back with them.

For people who wouldn't normally want to get up and move a little bit, they can't out themselves.

Here we have -- Bob: Here we have another super entry from the London Borough of Harrow.

Daisy: Many prime ministers, but once a hotbed of pagan activity.

Did you know that?

Bob: Really?

Where did you find that?

Daisy: According to the inter-web.

Bob: You are coming out with so many facts today.

Daisy: I will test you later.

Bob: The reason that performance is because the original Kodak factory was in Harrow.

It was called Harrow Gets The Picture.

I think the judges will be giving good marks.

Daisy: They have a wonderful roll of film and dancing on the float and have their own broadcast booth.

Fantastic.

Bob: Very good job and I wrecking -- reckon the judges will give them high marks.

The judges are very random.

Each of our grandstand hosts along the way selects someone randomly from the grandstand audience the morning of the parade.

The qualification has to be that you don't come from London.

And you have to speak English.

That is how they will all be.

Daisy: It is a tough job.

I wouldn't want it because these are also great.

Why don't we go and see where Joe and kerry are.

Kerry: We are in the thick of it.

Joe: It is so cool.

Kerry: So many incredible performers.

Kerry: The costumes and they are blowing kisses and sharing the love.

Joe: You can hear it.

It is just like a giant party on Downing Street.

I am loving every minute of it.

Kerry: What has been your favorite so far?

Joe: So many amazing things.

I thought the Kodak Harrow.

And I love the marching bands.

Kerry: I love the UFO Steelband.

What about you?

Joe: Here we go.

Kerry: Is the excitement and the atmosphere.

[cheering] Daisy: Fantastic.

Bob: It almost makes me want to get out of the warm and join you.

It looks fun.

We just had the London Chinatown entry.

We saw a lot of them along the route.

Daisy: Years with the Dragon's flickering and eyelashes going up and down, delighting the crowd from young to old.

Bob: There is a Chinese Dragon, 12 meters.

I didn't know they did sizes, they have one that is 12, 16, they have four Chinese lions, a drum chariot.

Daisy: Chinese new year is such a big deal so there is that enthusiasm for January 1.

Bob: Why not?

Daisy: Why not indeed.

Bob: Now they are performing.

Let's catch a little bit of that.

Daisy: Look at you.

♪ ♪ ♪ Daisy: Well done.

We were rocking out in here.

He was doing all of the dance moves.

Bob: Thank you so much.

I do like it, after three years.

I never thought I would like it once, let alone three times.

Daisy: It is so catchy and infectious.

Bob: What is coming in?

Daisy: Bob: We have don't -- Daisy: We have Downers Grove.

The best parade attendees in the world.

Bob: I think they are getting bigger.

Daisy: They are swelling for sure.

People are jammed in more tightly than an hour ago.

Bob: Imagine what it is like for someone overseas, especially the Americans as they walk straight down for the statue and they know just past there you have Buckingham palace.

It is full of history, isn't it?

Daisy: There is no question.

It would be quite emotional as you take it all in and I hope they do.

It is really something.

Bob: We will talk about them after they have given their fantastic performance.

♪ Daisy: Fantastic.

Downers Grove North High School, The Trojan Marching Band from Illinois.

Because I went to UCLA, I am a ruin and our rivals are the USC Trojans.

So I am not usually excited to see Trojans, but the Downers Grove Trojans are my favorite now.

Bob: This Trojan marching band, the third appearance in London.

The overall band director is Jessen Smith.

And a great supporter is also the chair Brayer Teague.

,They have made some appearances at our concert series.

Tomorrow evening, the choir from Downers Grove is performing in the festival.

Daisy: What an exciting trip for them to be making.

Bob: What a fantastic contribution.

Daisy: Exciting for them to be here, a very musical school outside of Illinois, making the great Midwest very proud.

Bob: I think they are super and magnificent at everything they do.

Daisy: We have some incredible, Batala London We have Batala London -- we have Batala London coming in right now.

♪ Bob: Batala London , I like that.

Daisy: It brings everyone together, rhythm and you can help but move along.

Bob: We have a lot of drummers coming later.

They are super.

Batala London .

Date ranked first at the Brazilian band and one of the biggest and best carnivals.

Daisy: All of London gets excited to descend on Notting Hill for the carnival.

And to have champions of that is truly good.

Well done, Mr. parade.

Bob: Another marching band.

It is nonstop music.

Daisy: What else do you want.

This is the Olivet Nazarene University marching Tigers band.

Let's take a listen.

♪ [APPLAUSE] Daisy: What the world needs now is love, sweet love.

Bob: Very interesting arrangement.

Daisy: It was.

As we look into this arena behind us, I can see some double-decker buses making their way towards us in this performance arena directly behind us.

It is really thrilling.

We have the mini moke club coming in.

Bob: Let's talk to Joe and kerr y. Joe: We have something very unique.

The Mini Moke Club.

Kerry: They are writing right by.

Joe: There are three at the front.

Did you see that?

Kerry: I saw that.

It is incredible that is going on.

How about those bands, the reggae Bible -- reggae vibe.

Joe: You are putting me to shame.

It has been amazing.

Daisy: It has.

Joe: I just heard someone just got engaged in the crowd at has come to the parade to celebrate.

Kerry: How awesome is that?

Bob: They are having too much fun down there.

Daisy: I don't know if you can have too much fun.

Bob: We will have something special coming up now because we have a band from South Carolina and I think we can hang up our presenters hats for a moment or two, because every one of these American marching bands is announced by their own announcer .

They have a special way of doing it.

I understand Tim Cook, the announcer from the chanticleers will be coming.

Here they go.

♪ ♪ [APPLAUSE] Daisy: Fantastic.

There is their mascot.

A Chanticleer is a proud rooster.

Bob: Not taught in schools anymore, sadly, but never mind.

We did not get Tim Cook doing the fantastic announcement which would have been brilliant.

We will have to make do.

This is the Chanticleer Regiment marching band under the direction of Garrett Griffin.

Daisy: These are Grammy winners.

Bob: How did they win a Grammy?

Daisy: I think they said they were going to be in the London New Year's Day parade and it was a lock.

Bob: We have that power.

Daisy: I feel it.

Bob: Now we are getting a treat.

Someone is going to perform in our arena coming up very soon, a singer from Newcastle and is taking the world by storm.

She appeared on a program called "I can see your voice."

Do you have it in the states?

Daisy: I don't think so.

Bob: They have lip singers.

♪ ♪ >> There is nothing I wouldn't do for you Do for you Oh the way you talk Oh baby, all the lights go out Thinking of it baby, I was wrong I was wrong Come back to me, baby We can work this out Oh baby, and let me get to know you Just another chance that I can show you I won't let you down I can be the one I can be the one I can be the one Be the one Be the one Be the one Be the one Be the one Be the one Be the one Happy new year Oh baby come on Let me get to know you I won't let you down I won't let you down Because I can be the one I can be the one I can be one.

♪ ♪ >> Thank you, everyone.

Happy new year.

Daisy: Thank you Frankie G, bringing the sparkle and keeping the crowd happy.

You can see everyone in the crowd so thrilled to be here and be a part of it.

Bob: I think she is great here and she was obviously enjoying herself.

She made her first appearance and came to prominence on this show called "I can see your voice," on BBC Saturday night.

I came late to the show and because of -- and have become addicted to it but I did miss her.

Daisy: You don't want to miss her, for sure.

Bob: We are looking at a school from Arizona.

Daisy: A band from Gilbert.

I shut out to my cousins.

Bob: They are another one of these groups that have been coming for -- trying to come for three years but were thwarted because of pandemic rules but they are here.

Daisy: Look at what these outfits.

Look at what the London school of some has brought -- sambra has brought us.

Bringing that carnival vibe to the streets of London.

Bob: This is becoming more of a carnival than a parade.

Daisy: It is.

It is a party in the streets.

Bob: It is really good stuff, isn't it?

They are always crowd pleasers.

.

The London School of Samba.

Dances of all ages and they want people to experience Brazilian art through samba.

Kerry: -- Daisy: We are going to go to Joe and kerry.

Joe: We are with the Barrington marching band.

Kerry: How exciting is it to have so many bands?

Joe: 25 today.

It is absolutely incredible.

Kerry: It really is.

Joe: Dancing with the samba girls.

Kerry: Can we talk about the costumes?

Joe: Just about to start their performance any minute now.

Let's go back to the studio.

Bob: When we come back, I really do want to see Kerry dancing.

Let's get down to business, another fantastic marching band from Illinois, the Barrington high school Runkel marching band under the direction of Randy Karon.

They are making their third appearance.

Daisy: Carico -- here we go.

♪ ♪ [APPLAUSE] Daisy: Bringing the bronco spirit all the way from Illinois , the Barrington high school marching band.

Bob: We had "Sergeant peppers lonely hearts club band."

Last night, sad this is how to spend New Year's Eve, I watched the movie "yesterday."

Have you seen it?

Daisy: I have seen it.

Bob: For the up Beatles -- where the Beatles didn't exist.

I loved hearing the bronco marching band.

What a great band.

Daisy: Indeed.

Bob: DJ BODALIA .

Daisy: We can hear the beats coming this way.

We are taking a look at some of London's happiest sites.

Everyone is having a great time.

It is a party in the streets of London.

♪ And the DJ is a doctor.

Bob: he served millions on tv during the pandemic.

He is only 26 years old but very charismatic and motivational and he really knows his music.

Daisy: When talking about music, she said it creates a sense of togetherness.

It feels you are in a festival environment when you are here.

It's like a carnival in the streets.

Bob: Absolutely.

Daisy: That is like a giant Tulare Lake cap.

-- giant Larry the cat.

Speaking of important people.

Bob: we have somebody extremely important with us right now.

We have the mayor of Fort Myers.

We are waiting to be told if we will see the band before we talk to the mayor.

We will do it right now.

A warm welcome mayor Kevin Anderson.

Thank you for being with us today and for bringing your fantastic and from Fort Myers to join us in London.

We know that must have been a fantastic effort after the terrible tragedies you suffered in September.

Daisy: Mother nature can be particularly cruel.

>> This was a great opportunity to give them an escape from what happened stop -- happened.

Bob: We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the band.

We came down from Naples, Florida, recently.

We saw a performance from them and we will see when right now.

We will come back to you right after.

♪ ♪ Bob: How does that make you feel, Mr. Mayor?

>> Very proud.

They're a great group of students.

I have enjoyed spending time with them and getting to know them better.

What a great opportunity for students to visit a city like London and to learn about the rich history that exists between our great nations and how important that friendship is.

Daisy: The most important friendship in the world.

Bob: We are not really two nations divided by a common language.

We are much more than that.

>> We may have differences but we are so much alike.

Bob: Do you reckon that these kids will go home with good memories?

>> I don't see how they couldn't.

It has been a fantastic trip.

A great city.

Very impressed.

The city is clean.

At no point have we ever felt unsafe.

Learning to navigate the underground.

Bob: I bet the kids got the hang of that before you did.

>> They have those smartphones.

Daisy: You really brought the sunshine for us today.

We are so happy to have you here.

Bob: Thank you for bringing the band and thank you for bringing yourself.

Really appreciate it.

Daisy: happy new year.

We have some cheerleaders about to perform.

[♪ ♪] Daisy: That is why I wanted to be a cheerleader.

They bring so much happiness and they get the crowd more excited about what is going on.

Spreading enthusiasm and happiness.

Nothing wrong with that.

It is innately American but I use it as a verb, if you need cheerleading I am here for it.

Bob: We will put you through your paces later on.

Daisy: Spreading the good feeling on the streets of London.

Bob: Daisyk, I am completely thrown.

I have no idea what I'm looking at.

Daisy: These look like the masks that you see the day after Halloween for dia de los muertos.

Bob: The day of the dead in Mexico?

Daisy: I don't know if that's what it is.

It is reminiscent of that.

Bob: This is one of those very famous carnival crew from New Orleans.

The Amelia EarHawts.

We will let them do their thing because they speak for themselves.

Daisy: I want those sunglasses.

[♪ ♪] Bob: What a crowdpleaser.

Daisy: You can see one of their signs says can you handle the turbulence?

I wanted to get a drink with this group later.

It has everything including the kitchen sink.

Bob: That is amazing.

If you go to New Orleans in mardi gras time, you see so many acts.

Crazy.

Daisy: Having the most fun.

Going for it and in it as much for themselves as the audience.

Bob: Terrific.

Great fun.

Now, i'm sorry to have to tell you this.

We have more Trojans for you.

Daisy: I like these Trojans.

Bob: They come from the great state of Ohio.

All you have to to is say O-H and you get an answer back.

I-O.

Daisy: This is the Troy marching band.

[♪ ♪] Bob: The Troy high school marching Trojans from Troy, ohio.

They have been there more times than I've had hot dinners.

Molly vennamen is the director for the first time this year.

Her immediate predecessor is also here, Kathy McIntosh.

Let's go to Joe and Kerry.

Kerry: We are having such a good time.

Joe: This is one of the most surreal moments I have ever had.

I'm sitting at the bridge of the interesting Christmas car thing.

Kerry: What a time to be here.

Look at the crowds.

It is so busy.

Joe: Absolutely amazing.

I'm living out a dream right now.

Kerry: How awesome is this.

Look at the smiling faces.

Everyone is buzzing.

Joe: I have never seen crowds like this.

It is outstanding.

We need a big party.

Kerry: This is the party.

Joe: Back to you in the studio.

Daisy: This is the party.

The crowds are getting bigger as the afternoon goes on.

Bob: It is fantastic.

There is a lot more to go in the show.

Quarter hour after 2:00 and we are going to 3:30.

Can it get better?

There is a lot of great stuff.

The maude fathers.

Look at them.

Do you remember the mods and rockers?

I know that you are far too young.

I shouldn't even have suggested it,, Daisy.

They're on vespas.

This is a selection of the best of them going back 50 years.

Daisy: There is nothing more retro.

Bob: I had one.

They are lethal.

Daisy: but they are cute aws well.

Bob: Probably more dangerous than the mini your mother nearly got.

Daisy: The original design was influenced by American military motorcycles but also your average garden wasp.

As we get more.

We have the Ghostbusters car coming in behind us.

Bob: You are absolutely right.

Daisy: We have a member of the New York PD followed by Henry VIII.

Bob: Of course.

This act is called heroes for charity.

They raise a lot of money for charity.

They are organized by guy Carl Hopcroft.

These were one of the first couples to get engaged live along the parade.

Daisy: We had another one today.

If you want to fall in love come to this parade's.

I think we will go out and see what kerry is up to.

Joe: How are you doing today?

>> Very good.

Kerry: Is this your first time at the parade?

>> Yes, really good.

Kerry: What have you enjoyed?

>> I have loved seeing the cheerleaders and the bands.

Kerry: What do you think of the costumes?

>> They are amazing.

Especially the horses, they were really nice.

Kerry: Who are you here with?

>> my mum, dad and sister.

Kerry: I love how happy you are.

Keep those smiling faces going.

Bob: Thank you, kerry.

I'm glad other people are having as much fun as we are.

This marching band has gone straight into it without giving us a Q.

We will talk intabout them in a minute.

[♪ ♪] It's Daisy: The Fleming Island high school Golden Eagle high school band.

Try saying that in one breath.

Bob: I'm not going to but you did a great job.

Wonderful job under the direction of maru rose.

Always a fantastic job.

Daisy: This is one of the things that I love.

People want to come back.

Bob: They have such a ball that as soon as they can they want to come back.

We are going back to Joe.

Daisy: What's going on down there?

Joe: i'm joined here by mia.

How have you found the parade?

>> Really fun.

I enjoyed the fireworks yesterday.

This day, I'm just watching the parade.

It is amazing.

Joe: It is a bit different.

What has been your favorite thing so far?

>> i really loved it.

It is hard to decide which is my favorite.

Joe: I completely agree.

You have it, and amazing international event.

Bob: if it's hard for the crowd to choose a favorite, just imagine those poor judges.

Now we have another we are looking at now.

North London Borough.

Daisy: that vintage steam engine.

The crowd is delighted to wave back.

Bob: The London Borough of enfield is partnering with Rotary in london.

Rotary International does a lot of good work for charity.

The entry this year from enfield is featuring this wonderful steam engine.

Daisy: Not something you would see every day.

Bob: They say that they have a steam organ on board.

I can hear it.

Daisy: Playing la britannia no less.

Bob: That entry was going to be accompanied by the Mayor but I believe the mayor is watching from the grandstand.

Enfield, another strong entry.

Glad i don't have to make any choices.

Daisy: Every single one has been my favorite so far.

An embarrassment of riches.

Bob: smoke.

My goodness.

Daisy: Here we go.

Bob: We are getting some of this gold stuff.

[♪ ♪] Daisy: These are the dock -- the drums that you play on both sides.

Very specialized.

That rhythm and the dancing, how can you not want to join?

Bob: they're just coming around the corner.

We have a great lot to come.

That's very exciting.

This group plays the drums on one side like you usually do.

Daisy: As you are used to seeing up to this point.

I love this group because they come from Sussex and Kent.

Hello there.

I was in school there for many years.

I have a particular fondness for these guys.

Bob: Here is a test.

What does bloco fogo mean?

Daisy: You're going to tell me.

Does it mean band of fire?

Bob: It does indeed.

Daisy: We will get a little fire now.

Oh-ho!

I think we see some World Cup celebrator's on our screen.

Well done, argentina.

Bob: You deserved it.

You beat the French and the French beat us so I wanted you to win.

Daisy: They have kept the celebrations going.

This is a beautiful shot.

You really get the scope of the crowd, the performers.

The length and Brett of this -- breadth of this celebration.

Bob: The wide avenues.

Here, you get them up close and personal.

Daisy: We have had some screaming Eagles.

Bob: Let's listen to them.

[♪ ♪] Daisy: the screamin' eagles.

He said it was one of his goals to have a marching band by the time that he left and the dream has come true.

Kerry, tell us about the dreams you are encountering on the route.

Show us where you are.

Kerry: I am here with another excitable crowd member.

How are you doing and where have you come from?

>> From Germany.

Kerry: Is it your first time at the parade?

>> We have been here before.

Kerry: What have you been enjoying?

>> The marching bands we love very much.

I would like it if they would march on and not always stand there.

Kerry: You want to keep it moving.

You have a prime spot.

What time did you get here?

>> Very late actually.

We just got lucky.

Kerry: I hope that you enjoy the rest of the parade.

Bob: Thank you very much.

We try to keep it moving as best we can.

You can't please everybody all the time.

I think some of the performances they are giving are pretty static.

The Bridgewater screaming Eagles marching band.

This is the first time they have been and I would love them to come back.

Daisy: It seems to be a running theme.

When you come once you get addicted.

Bob: And anybody who plays Star Wars is OK by me.

We have more carnival sanbury st uff.

Daisy: All of these pictures are so joyful and full of New Year's Day.

2023.

Bob: Already 2023.

Daisy: We have had a lot of holding our breath.

Bob: You will get a bit more here.

We are going to get some fantastic stuff.

The stoneman dougless high school band.

We are going to get some pretty incredible motorbike stunts.

Daisy: They are coming with authority.

Bob: This is motor shows international or MSI.

They are a motorcycle display team.

They have been doing this for 30 years.

It is safe.

They know what they are doing.

Daisy: They have world records, they have jumped over 118 people, through 25 world -- walls of fire.

Bob: They are still with us.

I think what we have to do is wait and watch the very last stunt which is amazing.

There we go.

They fly up the ramp on a quad bike.

In a while, we will see a motorbike going -- why don't they fall off?

Daisy: theswe are the pros.

Daisy: This is what they do every day.

My goodness, these are some brave souls.

They'll have a big jump.

He's firing up the crowd now.

Bob: Look at that.

Daisy: He is landing right behind us here in the studio.

Bob: I hope that the health and safety officer is somewhere nearby.

As you say, they are professionals.

Daisy: Another jump.

Over even more.

They're building and building.

They know what they are doing.

They hold multiple world records .

We're so happy to have them here in London.

Bob: They smell amazing.

They were featured on Jeremy Clarkson's amazing DVD called thriller.

There you have it.

They've got to be pretty good.

And they are.

Daisy: Are we looking at one of the traveling stages?

There's Paddington Bear.

It would not be London without him.

We have a few of them there.

Paddington from lima, peru.

Bob: Absolutely with his marmalade sandwiches.

That was a wonderful cameo by the late Queen.

Daisy: Brilliant and fun and moving.

We all grew up with Paddington, with the Queen.

To see them together at long last and to learn what the Queen capped in her purse.

Bob: I'm not sure that she keeps a marmalade sandwich.

Daisy: Yes she did.

Bob: She did jump out of a helicopter.

Daisy: We can see Ecuador bringing the fire.

Bob: They are going to be part of the second act from carnival del pueblo.

It's coming near the end of the parade.

I must say, those motosports were quite something.

We say goodbye to them.

Taking a look at Canada house, Trafalgar Square.

Daisy: I can hear them revving up.

[horns beeping] Daisy: Listen to the cheering in the streets.

People have been cheering for hours and they are still going.

Bob: As far as I can tell the crowds are growing.

Daisy: We have people standing on lamp posts outside, on shoulders, on anything that they can grab to see over the crowds in front of them.

Bob: we ensure the parade is not reined on every year.

I have a story.

Every time that we invite a group to perform, we present one person in the group with the ceremonial umbrella.

They are charged with keeping it in their possession.

They must not let it go until 3:30 p.m. in the yea rthey appear.

On the basis that if you leave an umbrella at home it will rain.

Since we started doing this in 20, it has not rained once.

Daisy: Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Florida.

One of America's high schools.

Bob: A terrific group.

Daisy: Incredible music program there.

Bob: there's some cheerleaders.

I think that will be the last group of cheerleaders this year.

They are still in Piccadilly.

We still have an hour of the parade to go.

You will see them on the dot of 3:25.

Daisy: A lot of these American cheerleaders will be accustomed to college and high school football games which take about 3.5 hours.

They are accustomed to keeping that energy up.

It is enviable.

I wish that I had that much energy.

Bob: I long ago despaired of ever having energy like theirs.

Daisy: In a galaxy far far away.

Bob: They are just making that turn.

Down region streets from Piccadilly.

They will be performing a wonderful song later on, dancing in the streets.

Daisy: We have some beautiful costumes here from Redbridge.

Lknown for its 35 parks and acres of wildlife space.

On the very edge of London right before Essex.

Also home to famous buildings like the shard, Tate modern, the Shakespeare's Globe Borough market.

Well done you if you've been to any of these places.

Bob: That is Redbridge coming through rather slowly.

They are very colorful so we don't mind spending a lot of.

.

Time with them now we will go back to jail.

Joe: I found someone far more glamorous than me.

Miss GB Aimee.

>> I was at the back of the mini mock club.

We made very good friends with the drivers.

We said you should come back next year.

It has been an amazing experience.

Spending New Year's Eve in London has been epic.

So special.

Joe: We are delighted to have you.

Hopefully you will come back next year and bring the next Miss GB.

Am I right thinking you are from Scotland?

>> The accent is not that subtle.

Being from Scotland them absolutely freezing today.

Joe: Thank you for coming.

Happy New Year.

Bob: You are right, you are not as glamorous as Miss Great Britain.

Daisy: You know her crown is the smallest of all the crowns that you are truly in a Carnival parade atmosphere.

Bob: He did very well to recognize the exit.

I would never have guessed.

This is the London Borough of Redbridge still proceeding through.

They are very colorful indeed.

We're looking forward to getting our next marching band.

Daisy: Incredible artistry of the costumes alone.

That brings the biggest smile to my face.

Look at these beautiful smiles they are bringing to us.

Bob: something else that will be a treat, the veterans cycling club of Great Britain.

They are following on the heels.

All sorts of bicycles through the ages, doubtless bringing a smile to the face of Mayor Kahn.

If we are lucky, we might spot a Penny farthing somewhere.

At that corner of Trafalgar Square.

That is definitely day stuff.

Daisy: I think it is.

Bob: The veteran cycle club leaving the arena.

I didn't see a Penny farthing but never mind.

Daisy: We will bring you one later to climb up on.

They have little steps.

Bob: Have you ever done it?

Daisy: I'm scared that I would fall straight over.

That is a viral moment neither of us need.

Bob: Two normal size wheels are just fine.

Another great super marching band.

Daisy: that would be very British.

Bob: Just outside Washington, D.C. Daisy: from Ashburn, Virginia.

This is their fourth time coming back.

I think we will get some audience participation in this one.

[♪ ♪] >> This is the Stoneman Bridgman high school Bulldogs.

Daisy: So good.

Bob: We will have a sing-along at the end.

No we come to the anthem of British football.

Replacing JP Souza.

Daisy: Think it started with the Boston Red Sox and made its way to Liverpool.

I believe owned by the same owners and now England.

It is now absolutely associated with English football.

Bob: Marching under the direction of David Keller.

Daisy: Somehow bringing football home for the lads.

The lionesses have done it.

Come on.

Three lions next time.

Bob: They will one day.

Crowds still growing.

Another steel band.

Our second and final.

The panash steel orchestra founded in 1993.

This is a wonderfully entertaining steel band.

Daisy: You can see everybody automatically starts moving to the music.

Bass pans, rhythm pans, tenor pans.

Bob: We had a check to Alfie Sheehan earlier and now he is appearing live.

>> ♪ you got a fast car I want to take you to anywhere Maybe we can make it Maybe we can together get somewhere Any place is better Started from zero, got nothing to lose.

I've got nothing to prove.

Oh, you gotta fast car Is it fast enough that we can fly away We've got a make a decision Will leave tonight Sing it, london.

I remember we were driving, driving in your car.

Your arm wrapped around my shoulder.

I had a feeling that I belong.

I had a feeling I could be someone.

♪ ♪ ♪ my old man has a problem s body's too old for kin He don't even see his kids When he's got to take care of him so when I quit school that's what I did So I remember we were driving, driving in your car, speeed so fast Your arm wrapped around my shoulder I think I had a feeling tt I belonged I think I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone I had a feeling I could be someone Oh i wish i could be someone ♪ ♪ Happy New Year, London.

Daisy: Happy New Year Alfie Schear.

One of the champions of the underground.

Bob: he used to be a busker.

Daisy: Did that for charity and made a lot of money for medical research.

Well done on all counts.

Bob: So glad he caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres.

The rest is history.

I really enjoyed him.

He has a great career ahead of him.

Daisy: So happy to be here.

Bob: The fun goes on.

This time something uniquely American.

Daisy: When you have a team called the wildcat wranglers, I don't think you could be from anywhere but Dallas, Texas.

Bob: They are very talented.

Daisy: I have been looking at their social media.

They have been posting all sorts of pictures with big Ben.

They are happy to be here.

[♪ ♪] >> ♪ every single night Under a big ol' texas sky Parking lot looks like a field of pickup trucks They come from miles around Just to get a little unwound I want to drink a little, dance a little Shining as bright as diamonds.

Singing in cowgirls swinging.

Honky tonk ♪ ♪ Daisy: Fantastic.

Bob: What can you say?

Daisy: From the lone star wearing that lone star on their outfits.

Some Texas two stepping.

That was exciting.

Just high school kids.

Bob: That was amazing.

I know they are carefully selected.

Daisy: I'm sure it is a tough gig.

46 seniors out there.

You cannot be the wildcat wranglers without being from Texas.

Bob: so texan.

The old red white and blue.

Daisy: You know what they say in America, don't mess with Texas.

Having the time of their life waving to the camera.

So good to see them.

Bob: Third appearance in London.

Can you hear the rumble in the background?

From this marching band here.

There is something else coming into the arena.

Daisy: Not just drumming on one side of the drum.

We can hear it on both sides.

They are headed toward us.

You can see them playing both sides of the drum.

Bob: If you look carefully, you might see some people in some unusual costumes.

You've got mayors in robes.

A couple of them joined in.

Daisy: They cannot help themselves.

Bob: Showing their abilities.

Pretty cool, mayors.

Daisy: That was more feisty than you typically see from the mayors.

Bob: Wearing those outfits, how could you not?

Daisy: The audience is loving this.

We can feel the rhythm here in the booth.

We can feel it coming through the walls and the floor.

Bob: What is amazing to me are those borough mayors in their ropes and chains out there joining in the fun.

That encapsulates the spirit.

Daisy: You will not see that on any other day of the year.

This is it.

Bob: I would like to see Mayor Anderson from Fort Myers get out there.

Daisy: I want to know what Joe is up to.

Wherever you are or want a full description, I want happiness, I want joy.

Joe: it is fair to say that both me and Kerry are fanboying and fan girling here.

Kerry: The most watched show over Christmas was the traders.

Tell me about that.

>> So many invested in it.

It started slow and it built Bantam quickly -- built momentum quickly.

So many people are glad that they watched it.

Bob: We will probably go back and hear a bit more.

We need to listen to this high school band first.

[♪ ♪] Bob: Woodland high school marching band.

Daisy: I think they are playing their school fight song.

That is a quick march.

They might do that to come onto the football field.

That is reminiscent of a game.

Bob: Well done, Argentina.

Don't rub it in.

We know that you have won.

[LAUGHTER] Could that be Messi?

Daisy: He is holding the World Cup.

Bob: Let's go back to reality.

The Woodland high school marching band.

Please come back.

Daisy: You can see the iconic Downing Street.

That is where the resident of the Prime Minister is and Larry the Cat as we have mentioned.

He has my vote next time.

Bob: You saw that there were not many people in the crowd.

That's because in that area nobody is allowed to play.

Otherwise it spoils the show.

Daisy: Would you call this a puppet?

Is this puppetry?

It probably has another name but look at this.

Bob: I think it is puppetry.

Somebody pulling the strings to make it work.

It really is an elaborate thing.

When we first saw this on the parade route, we saw it and we were thinking, is it something from Day of the Dead?

Actually it is Carnival fantasy representing the city of Winston -- of Westminster.

Westminster has a great history of winning prizes throughout the competition.

Is coming back.

Daisy: You are the host, you want to bring it.

Bob: I know they are very keen on ensuring that they had a good one.

A good hope of getting in there among the better prices.

He has done a fantastic job.

Daisy: The way he is articulating all of it.

Bob: The stilted walkers.

Really something else.

Daisy: They are really interacting with the crowd as well.

The crowd is loving every second of it.

Bob: Always a good amount of time, effort, and energy in putting this together.

I am totally biased but I think they are great.

Daisy: Great fantasy.

Bob: They have succeeded in what they set out to do.

Daisy: Somebody brought my car.

Bob: Which one?

Daisy: I will take the British racing green one.

Bob: I do love that.

That is beautiful.

The double Oh Aston Martin group.

I don't think we actually have 007's car.

Daisy: the DB's which stands for David Brown.

Bob: Isn't it amazing that David Brown used to make tractors and now they make Aston Martin's.

Daisy: They must have been the nicest tractors in the world.

Bob: I think they might have thrown in a prototype not yet on the market.

Daisy: That one says 007 01.

My dad did not have an old Aston Martin but he did have a 1936 Jag.

He was part of a car group and every year we would go on these fantastic tracks.

I can tell you that being part of these clubs really gets you into cars.

You can see how these people want to get together and talk about their cars, the classic ones.

Bob: Daisy: -- Bob: People get so attached to them.

Daisy: You spent a lot of time in the car.

You should be attached to it.

Bob: With the traffic around London, more time than you want to.

Daisy: Los Angeles too.

When I come to London, I take the tube or a double-decker bus.

Look at the excitement here.

Really wonderful again.

The drummers playing both sides of the drums.

Bob: There halfway down Whitehall.

They're getting toward the latter part of the parade.

We will be enjoying them here in the arena and not too long.

We have a treat coming up.

Another wonderful marching band.

This is the one from Arizona.

Daisy: Tiger pride.

-- Daisy: There foot wall tickets -- football tickets are called prowl passes.

So, take it away, Gilbert Tiger pride marching band.

They are back for a second time.

Bob: They are, indeed.

This is yet another one of those groups that has been thwarted on two occasions from coming here because of the pandemic.

Daisy: Third time is a charm.

Bob: Third time lucky.

Third time lucky for us.

Let's listen to the Gilbert Tiger pride marching band under the direction of Mr. Ron Andre.

>> 1, 2, 3, 4 ♪ ♪ ♪ [Sweet Caroline instrumental] ♪ Bob: Does that sound good?

Daisy: We got to play along this time.

We got to do the bop, bop, bop.

Bob: Really, really good job.

Daisy: All the way in Arizona.

That is not a short trip.

Errors on -- Arizona is almost the West Coast.

For them to come all this way is such a thrill.

I think that we need to find out what Carey is up to.

Carrie: I'm delighted to be here.

Happy New Year.

>> Happy New Year, London.

>> You took part in a parade.

How was it for you?

>> It was very exciting and I am privileged to be here.

It is a great honor to be here, presenting set up with the float as well.

You can see here today in London, so many people from all over the world are here.

This shows the diversity of the U.K.

This shows the diversity of London.

I am so happy that we celebrate diversity.

Carey: it is a multicultural bed.

So diverse.

We are having a great time.

We are glad you are here, having a great time.

>> Brilliant to be here on New Year's Day with all of these people from around the world.

>> Everybody is showing how happy they are to be here.

They should broadcast this event all over the world so people can see that it is a world event that everyone is coming here to enjoy.

>> Thank you so much and Happy New Year.

>> Happy New Year to everybody.

Bob: That was a funny one.

Daisy: They were so enthusiastic that they almost overshot the stage.

But they are on it now.

Bob: Not a big deal.

Daisy: They are young and they have energy.

Bob: They are going to come back and do their thing.

They look absolutely wonderful.

Daisy: 150 members strong.

We are going to hear something special.

♪ ♪ ♪ ["welcome to the jungle" instrumental] ♪ Bob: There we go.

Daisy: They played "welcome to the jungle."

Bob: Very, very good.

I thought they looked absolutely superb and played really well.

Daisy: On the website it emphasizes family, pride, grit and excellence.

I think we got a little bit of all of that.

Well done, blue Valley West.

Bob: Blue Valley West high school.

Representing us all the way from Overland Park, in Kansas.

Daisy: Right in the center of the United States, Kansas.

As we see more cheerleaders, up to probably 18 or so.

Each of them, full of enthusiasm and excitement today and just bringing it, constantly.

Bob: This will be the last group we have in a while.

They have been on duty since early this morning.

Daisy: They sure have.

They have been going since it was dark this morning.

Bob: Giving people a taste of what was going to come in the day.

Now coming to the arena, we have the London school.

They are probably the best at dull drumming in the United Kingdom.

Daisy: Absolutely.

You strike the drum on both ends and each end makes a slightly different sound.

Each drum is personal to each player.

Bob: I thought I wouldn't like K pop and it was terrible.

I thought I wouldn't like dull drumming and how mistaken I was.

Daisy: Rhythm is something that brings every culture, every country, everyone together.

A bit of drumming for me goes a really long way.

Bob: I can't see the pictures on TV at this point.

Daisy: They get on everybody's act.

Just being part of the celebrations.

It is infectious.

Bob: I wouldn't be doing that.

Another one is doing it.

Daisy: You can see the inflatable's.

Bob: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

It is just beginning to get a little dark.

Daisy: I feel like the crowds are moving this way just a little bit.

Bob: It is coming down.

We will get a great following of people coming down.

Daisy: They are following the good time.

Bob: We have the last balloon coming down, followed by Bloomingdale high school.

Then, we have all of those wonderful Latin Americans, the second act coming through in just a short while.

Let's waive at our last balloon.

It is going to be glowing out there.

Daisy: They are having to hold it close to the ground.

He is happy to be with the other parade or's.

-- paraders.

Bob: That is being carried by the kids from the Bloomingdale high school premier orchestra.

Daisy: This has been a real working trip for them.

Bob: We don't give them any time off.

Daisy: [LAUGHTER] Bob: They have come to enjoy it.

We figure that the more they perform, the more they will give and get pleasure.

Daisy: They make fans wherever they go.

Social media, they can be in touch with their friends from around the world.

London really is the world coming together.

Bob: The most diverse, cultural, historical city.

Daisy: Greatest city.

We have the Bloomingdale high school marching band here from Tampa, Florida.

♪ ♪ ["September" instrumental"] ♪ ♪ ♪ Daisy: Well done, the raging bowls.

-- bulls.

They cheer on the bulls and the lady bulls.

That felt like a halftime show you would get at a high school football game.

Bob: The band always looks great.

They always sound great.

There is nothing not to like about Bloomingdale high school.

Daisy: You can tell they are really in tune with each other.

Bob: 57 consecutive years of performances.

Daisy: They are grand champions.

They know what they are doing.

We don't mess around at the London New Year's Day parade.

Bob: Only the best for us.

We are getting near the finale of the parade right now.

There is our last group of cheerleaders coming through.

I believe we are having our first look at -- Stoneman Douglas high school.

They are coming to us relatively soon after we see the Del Pueblo second group.

Which will flow through.

Daisy: Look at all of the work that has gone into -- just the look alone.

Just to show up here, look at how much work has gone into these outfits.

Bob: They spent time and trouble.

Incredible what they have put into this.

Daisy: We have the representation of the flag as well.

Look at this, honey.

Bob: The costumes.

Daisy: Looking fantastic.

Bob: Here come the Argentinians now.

Daisy: They have had a lot to cheer about lately.

Bob: I would have thought they are exhausted with celebration.

Daisy: Save the exhaustion for tomorrow.

Today is all about partying.

They have been dancing in the streets of Buenos Aires since that match.

Bob: Did you see the pictures?

Daisy: The whistles blowing at the end of the match.

Bob: The last 30 or 40 minutes of that match was sensational.

Daisy: It was thrilling.

Bob: People were saying it was the greatest match of all time.

I don't necessarily think so but last 40 minutes was.

There goes the Argentinian contingent.

Now, we are having, oh my goodness, more magnificent costumes.

Daisy: They are the gift that keeps on giving.

Bob: These are the Peruvians, the Peruvian contingent.

Daisy: You can see how they bring such vibrancy and happiness.

We have Ecuador following.

Bob: Ecuador following Peru.

Daisy: As we said earlier, Paddington Bear, originally from Lima, Peru.

He arrived in London with the note, what did it say?

Please take care of this bear?

Bob: I think you are right.

Daisy: My younger brother had a Paddington Bear that is still at my moms house.

We love Paddington.

Bob: Anyway, I have a feeling that as we are getting near the end, it is probably about time for us to see what Joe and Carrie are up to for the last time today.

>> What a brilliant day it has been, right Joe?

>> Absolutely amazing.

Kerry: So many incredible performers from all around the world.

Joe: It has been a proper party carnival.

I don't know the words.

It has been amazing.

>> It has.

What has been a highlight for you?

>>>>> It is a bit of adrenaline -- >> It is a bit of a gentleman.

The -- adrenaline.

The marching band, absolute superstars.

We are going to go enjoy the party.

>> Yes, we are.

>> We are going to enjoy the last few moments of the parade.

>> Happy New Year.

>> Happy New Year.

Bob: Thank you Joe and Carrie, it has been fun watching you.

In some ways, Daisy and I wish we had been out there with you.

We are a little jealous.

We have got something in our favor.

We have one of the best bands in the United States of America coming to entertain us as we reach the conclusion.

Not quite.

We have nearly reached the conclusion of the parade.

It is the Stoneman Douglas high school band.

The Eagle Regiment marching band.

From Parkland, Florida.

Daisy: This is America's high school.

Great to see them.

♪ ["Dancing Queen" instrumental] ♪ ♪ ["Dancing Queen" instrumental] ♪ Bob: What do you think?

Daisy: I can't stop smiling.

I've been smiling all week.

You can see why they are champions.

What a great brand.

-- van.

Bob: A super great band program.

They were great, superduper.

Daisy: Look at the smiling faces.

They are happy to be here.

I know you have a long relationship with this band.

I know they have been here before.

It is nice to see them back.

Bob: They came back only once and never quite in this number.

A great tribute to Steve Riviera -- Rivera.

We have one of our top line acts from today.

This is top load.

Daisy: They are from East Sussex .

I am happy, I grew up in East Sussex.

Bob: You can revel in top load.

What do you reckon they are going to play for us?

Daisy: I am hoping we will be doing a little dancing.

Bob: Could be.

Daisy: It is almost sunset in London.

>> ♪ everybody's dancing in the moonlight Come on!

♪ Everybody They keep it tight Everybody's dancing If you know it, saying Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight 2023, come on!

♪ You can't dance and stay uptight it's a supernatural delight everybody was dancing in the moonlight Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a fine and natural site Everybody's dancing in the moonlight ♪ Let me see some hands, come on ♪ We get it almost every night When that mood is big and bright It's a supernatural delight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight Sing with me, London Dancing in the moonlight Everybody Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a fine and natural site Everybody's dancing in the moonlight Happy new year!

Beautiful.

We will lead you int2023 just like this.

Come on.

>> ♪ dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a fine and natural sight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight >> Give it to me, come on >> ♪ dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a fine and natural sight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight >> Give it to me, come on >> Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a fine and natural sight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright It's such a fine and natural sight Everybody's dancing in the moonlight Dancing in the moonlight Everybody's feeling warm and bright Bob: There you go.

Top loader.

I'm glad that's the song they play.

That is their song.

Daisy: We were certainly dancing in here.

Bob: The almost last but not quite but the last for our worldwide television audience is going to be the sensational and absolutely fantastic marching band from West guy orga in Ohio.

♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ Bob: So, what did we think of that?

Was that a fantastic band to have finishing the parade or what?

Daisy: Fantastic.

I love how the girls strutted in with their hands on their hips.

They meant business.

They did great.

Every one of our bands has been fantastic and they rounded it off beautifully.

Bob: West Gayorga marching band.

They are going to play our national anthem to finish it off.

Daisy: That doesn't sound like the national anthem to me.

Bob: I think we are going to be saying goodbye any minute to the audience in the United States of a Marca -- of America.

For everybody else, we will stay with you for a few more moments for one more surprise to finish off the parade.

For all of the wonderful people watching in the United States of America.

Daisy: Thank you to PBS.

Bob: We hope you have enjoyed the show in London.

I really do hope so.

And I hope you will be back to watch it.

Daisy: