Thousands of revellers from London , Edinburgh, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle refused to let the miserable weather dampen their parade as they powered through the pouring rain.
The country is bracing itself for the band of rain to sweep across parts of the country in a sodden start to 2024 with up to an inch-and-a-half expected to fall in the north.
Yellow warnings for wind and rain have led to the cancellation of New Year s Eve events in parts of the UK. More than 200 flood warnings and alerts have been issued, bringing disruption to travel across the country.
In true British fashion, large parts of the country are set to welcome 2024 in with a deluge of rain, but many who are out and about will do their best not to let it dampen their spirits.