The borough’s float will reflect environmental aspirations

A hand drawn banner with the slogan 'Go zero to be a climate hero' — The banner that will be used on the Barnet float, designed by Misha of The Compton School

Barnet will go head to head against London’s other boroughs for the ‘best float’ competition during the annual London New Year’s Day Parade which marks the beginning of 2024.

The theme of Barnet’s float will be BarNET ZERO, reflecting Barnet’s ambition to become net zero as a council by 2030 and as a borough by 2042.

The Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Councillor Nagus Narenthira, said: “We’ve brought together the diverse communities of the London Borough of Barnet to put together this magnificent float. They have come together to show the importance of us all working together to become net zero as a borough by 2042 and as a council by 2030. We can do this with your help, and we hope all the good people of our borough will help us make the planet a better place for everyone.”

“We are proud of our borough’s green spaces and keen to show these off through the flower and leaf decorations on our float made by Barnet students as well as live plants, to be replanted around the borough after the parade. Our float will also include musicians and dancers to entertain for the parade and showcase BarNET ZERO to the world.”

A panel of judges will be deciding the winners of the borough competition for a share of £40,000 in money to put towards Mayoral charities.

The parade can be followed from 12 noon on Monday 1st January in person, on London Live, or via Facebook and Twitter @lnydp.

For more information on London’s New Year’s Day Parade visit https://lnydp.com/

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