Because knowing the finish time is your superpower. It’s the difference between a triumphant exit and a grumpy Uber hunt.
Everyone else leaves at exactly 7 PM. They flood the tube. They clog the streets. You don’t want to be that sardine.
Smart move? Leave at 6:45 PM. You skip the crush, and you still feel the final fireworks.
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The real finish is a thing called “The Breakdown.” It’s a strange, beautiful spectacle in itself.
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At 7:01 PM, you see volunteers with bin bags. They look tired. They look triumphant. They start sweeping up mountains of jerk chicken bones.
Also, the Portaloos become a battlefield. Do not be the last person to use one. Trust me on this.
