19:45

A mariachi band called “Sol Mixteco” just arrived outside Trump Tower and started playing.

They were greeted with applause by passersby, although the numerous police officers here took issue with Sol Mixteco taking up the sidewalk.

Police ushered the band - there were around 12 members, all dressed in white with wide-brimmed hats - around the corner from Trump Tower. The band walked off, playing their instruments, but then did an about turn and came back, prompting firmer orders from police.

Adam Gabbatt (@adamgabbatt) A mariachi band just started playing outside Trump Tower pic.twitter.com/nEowC9VUdz

Horacio Coutino was with the band.

“We wanted to say goodbye to the election,” he said.

The band were playing a song called “Cielito Lindo” and as well as making a political statement they managed to take the wind out of the Naked Cowboy’s sails - the popular New York City tourist attraction had just started playing himself when they arrived.

Quite the scene up here.