DANCER Michael Flatley led the London St Patrick's Day celebrations.
The celebrations were organised by mayor Boris Johnson, with the support of many Irish businesses.
The theme of this year's celebrations in the centre of the capital was World of Dance and the Irish-american dance supremo Flatley led the event among the thousands of revellers.
Both those taking part and members of the public were adorned in the Irish tricolour and leprechauns, four-leaf clovers and an abundance of green could be seen lining the route of the event now in its 13th year.
The theme was chosen to celebrate the rich heritage of dance within Irish culture and the parade featured spectacular pageantry, floats, marching bands from across the UK, sports clubs and Irish dancing schools who entertained crowds, expected to number near 100,000.