Children, many in fancy dress, spilled across the residential street, clutching ice creams, removing their shoes to play on bouncy castles and fishing plastic ducks out of a paddling pool.
Young people from a local martial arts club demonstrated their skills and groups of parents acted out popular stories while children watched enthralled.
Most importantly, there wasn't a moving vehicle in site - the road was closed to motorists to allow children free rein.
"Events like this send a message to everyone in the neighbourhood and local community that children really value being able to play outside their own doorstep," said Paul Hocker, street play co-ordinator for London Play.
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