As annual tradition dictates, hundreds of students congregated on Jesus Green yesterday (30/4) as a last hurrah and celebration before exams, although some students found the event disappointing.

Traditionally, Caesarian Sunday was a brawl between the drinking societies, the Jesus ‘Caesarians’ and the Girton ‘Green Monsters’. This has since been banned and has evolved into a day of drinking for students.

Groups started gathering in the morning, with the majority of students joining the festivities later in the day. Danny DeVito and Kris Jenner were in attendance in the form of cardboard cut-outs with photographers and police also joining students on Jesus Green.

One C-Sunday dweller sits in a trolley as he gives a thumbs up to the cameraNathan Westhead for Varsity

An event known for traditionally hosting drinking society initiations, a number of groups dressed in themed clothing descended on the field. The Caesarians opted for togas, with other costumes ranging from cats and mice to lifeguards. Initiation activities themselves varied between groups, with students seen jumping in the Cam or competing in wheelbarrow races punctuated by a bottle of wine. Some students in drinking societies reported starting the revelry as early as 07:30.

Crutch duel! Two students attempt to re-enact the duel between Jesus' and Girton's drinking socs that led to the creation of C-SundayNathan Westhead for Varsity

The day was not without its classic incidents - people climbed the Jesus Green lamp post and human pyramids were formed. Some participants did receive medical care, with two students reportedly being helped by paramedics into an ambulance.

Following complaints in previous years of students not picking up their litter, several students went around tidying up after their peersNathan Westhead for Varsity

However, despite these antics, both students and staff described this year’s C-Sunday as “tame”. The Head Porter at Jesus said this year’s event was more subdued “than in previous years”, with them describing the event as usually being “difficult to manage”. Students shared the same view, describing it as tame and expressing their disappointment in the lack of flares and loud music.

Two students exchange a hand shakeNathan Westhead for Varsity

First-timers even noticed the difference, commenting that the event was “relaxed” and had a “nice vibe”.

C-Sunday also lacked its usual controversy of litter strewn across Jesus Green. Student volunteers went around with bin bags as the afternoon wound down, collecting rubbish left by participants. This was praised by many on social media, after last year’s mess was criticised so heavily by students.