London’s Columbia Road Carols Cancelled Amidst Safety Concerns
Weekly carols happen every Wednesday of December
St. Peter's Church in Bethnal Green, located in east London, are cancelling its highly anticipated Christmas carol events due to a sudden viral surge on TikTok that led to an overwhelming crowd of over 10,000 attendees.
The annual carol service, which has been a tradition for over two decades, was halted abruptly due to safety concerns after the December 6th event. The area was dangerously overcrowded, leading to the cancellation of the event.
Normally, the Wednesday sing-alongs at the church would attract a modest crowd of around 200.
However, this year's event became a significant threat to public safety due to the overwhelming turnout.
In collaboration with local authorities and the police, the decision was made to...