London authorities handed out close to 250 citations and medical personnel transported 14 individuals to medical facilities as around 15,000 individuals congregated near Western University for unofficial homecoming celebrations on September 26.
The London Police Service disclosed the statistics on Thursday from this year’s edition of the customary street gatherings. The celebrations primarily unfolded on Broughdale Avenue, Huron Street, Richmond Street, and Mill Street.
Law enforcement mentioned that revelers frequently shifted between sidewalks and roadways, causing traffic disruptions that led officers to reduce lanes on Richmond Street. Broughdale Avenue and Huron Street were completely shut down by the police, a common measure during these events.
Authorities estimated that the street festivities in 2026 peaked at roughly 15,000 attendees on Saturday, with about 5,000 individuals continuing to revel into the night. This figure is a decrease from an estimated 18,000 at the peak in 2024 and around 15,000 in 2023. The police also noted a significant rise in citations issued this year.
Throughout the homecoming weekend, law enforcement, bylaw officers, and fire inspectors issued a total of 248 citations for various offenses such as public nuisance parties, liquor violations, excessive noise, and parking infractions. Three individuals were arrested for public intoxication. In 2025, 136 tickets were issued, while in 2024, the number stood at 187.
Fines for violations can vary, starting at approximately $300 for creating disruptive noise likely to disturb residents, and going up to over $1,000 for hosting a nuisance party, according to city regulations.
Middlesex-London Paramedic Service responded to 23 calls for assistance and carried out 14 hospital transports related to the unauthorized festivities on September 26. This is a decrease from 23 hospital transports in 2025 and 39 in 2024.
Despite the large crowd and the issuance of numerous citations, authorities indicated that the majority of people cooperated with law enforcement. London police Superintendent Bill Berg stated, “Most young adults we encountered cooperated with emergency services and partner agencies.” Police officers collaborated with counterparts from Windsor and Hamilton police, as well as the Ontario Provincial Police, to manage the events effectively.
