Following their successful performance in Beijing, the Great Britain Olympic and Paralympic teams took part in a parade through the streeets of London.
The parade gets to The Strand headed up by a marching band. 
The first of 12 floats arrives 
The athletes look excited. 
But not as much as the people in the crowds! 
The floats make their way towards Trafalgar Square. 
The event was covered by the national media. 
Loads of people turned up at the Trafalgar Square for the finale. 
Some of the athletes were interviewed. 
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Comments for this post:
21 Oct 2008, 05:31PM, deej said:
lets thank the london crowd...lets thank all those who gave up their lunch times --lets thank the people of london for such a great turnout !!!
--- IT WASNT JUST THE PEPOLE WHO LIVE IN LONDON THAT ACTUALLY MADE THE EFFORT TO STAND,CHEER AND WAVE FOR 2 HOURS
DAMON , FROM BIRMINGHAM ......
27 Oct 2008, 07:43PM, Johna said:
comments from Damon Birm are true these game are not just for london,i live in stafford and like many others from all parts of the country are supporting 2012, i have put my name forward to be a volunteer and i am awaiting the call to do my bit.