From what i saw it was mainly Kids and office workers skiving and an excuse for a ciggie. Saw loads of primary school ages parties going to and from the area.
Most of us avoided it and got on with life like most of the country did. Well done to the Medal winners i hope they inspire kids and young people but like you say at least do it at the weekend.
Ps thanks although London has a bigger tax burden it should help keep us out of recession along with Cross rail