The History of The Lord Mayor's Show in London
The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to 1215, when King John granted a charter allowing the citizens of London to elect their own mayor.
Every year since, the newly elected Mayor has travelled from the City of London to Westminster to pledge allegiance to the Crown.
This year will see the 684th Lord Mayor of London participate in the show. These days the parade is more of a celebration than a show of loyalty. Join in the fun as around half a million people turn out to watch as the colourful procession travels 1.7 miles (2.7km) across London.
Participants in The Lord Mayor's Show
The Lord Mayor's Show is traditionally a celebration of diversity.
This year the colourful parade sees performances from steel band Pan Nation and vibrant dancing and music from Paraiso School of Samba.
More than 6,000 people will make up the procession, creating a walking history of London.
Fireworks at The Lord Mayor's Show
The procession begins at 11am at Mansion House.
It will travel down Cheapside to St Paul's Cathedral, where the Lord Mayor will be blessed before proceeding to the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand.
After the Lord Mayor swears allegiance to the Sovereign, the procession makes its way back to the City. At 5pm, the Lord Mayor will launch a spectacular fireworks display on the Thames between Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
Don't miss this fantastic display of some of London's best pageantry.
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