Mad Friday mayhem as hoards of Christmas revellers pack out pubs & don Santa Claus outfits on booziest night of the year
Brits have begun to embrace the Christmas spirit with just four days left until the big day.
Pubs and clubs nationwide were crowded last night with friends’ get-togethers and business Christmas parties for the most raucous day of the year, which has been dubbed “Mad Friday.”
As revelers flooded the town, festive knitwear and glitter were in full force.
In Soho, a popular venue for Christmas cocktails for Londoners, a couple dressed as Santa and The Grinch.
To avoid drawing attention away from their amazing attire, several decided to forgo coats in spite of the cold weather.
To keep an eye on the tinsel-tasting revelers and make sure the gatherings remained civil, more police and security personnel were sent in.
The final Friday before Christmas is known as “Mad Friday.”
Although it’s the most popular night for business Christmas parties, it’s also turned into an infamous day for tensions to rise due to alcohol.
In fact, Greater Manchester Police exposed some of the ridiculous things that partygoers would do on the day in December 2013 by using the hashtag #MadMancFriday.
Since it’s the last day of work for many construction workers, it’s also referred to as Builders’ Friday.
Even if the night was tumultuous, the surge of boozers was a welcome change for the nation’s beleaguered taverns, bars, and eateries.
Since consumers are spending less on eating out due to rising living expenses, several food and drink chains have been having trouble lately.
Inflation and skyrocketing energy costs had already hampered businesses’ efforts to recover from the pandemic.
Several chains have been impacted, leading to the closure of locations for well-known brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s.
Some chains have failed; this year, Byron Burger went into administration, and its owners claimed that more than 200 jobs would be lost.
The massive pizza chain Papa John’s declared that it would close forty-three of its locations this year.
Sites are also closed by Tasty, Wildwood’s owner, as part of significant reorganization plans.
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