Lord Mayor's Show

"It dates back more than 800 years and celebrates the ‘ordinary’ extraordinary people of the City of London. Come along and add to the noise and festivities as you cheer on those in the procession and become part of the Show’s history yourself."

There is nothing quite like the Lord Mayor’s Show – it’s the oldest civic procession in the world. It’s also the noisiest, largest and most colourful event in the City’s calendar for the diverse community that makes up the Square Mile – residents, workers and visitors alike.

Saturday 8 November from 11am

Come along, it’s free

The three-mile long procession is a snapshot of the Square Mile bringing together the bygone era of English tradition and pageantry with the modern business City that is always looking to the future. This ranges from the military bands and livery companies with their proud heritage to the floats representing cutting-edge firms, along with community groups, charities and overseas organisations. It’s the City in one day with something to entertain everyone – it’s unique, unexpected, joyous and is never the same twice.

Some 7,000 participants, 200 horses and around 150 floats will travel from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice and back. The centrepiece as always is the state coach the Lord Mayor travels in on the day – showing themself to the people, which was the original purpose of the Day, along with swearing an Oath of Allegiance to the sovereign at the Royal Courts of Justice.

So come along and be part of a spectacular procession that connects the traditions of London’s past to the modern-day world: a Show that represents the best of London – its diversity, its community, its culture and its history. The Lord Mayor’s Show is the soul of London.

Make a full day of it

And why not make a full day of it with plenty of other things to do in the City attractions, museums and galleries; restaurants, cafes and bars for all tastes; and opportunities for shopping.

Getting here

Whether you use train, tube or bus, there are plenty of options to get to the City but please check for service changes in advance and there will be significant road closures and restrictions in place.

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Access/toilets

There is a dedicated disabled persons’ viewing area at Ludgate Hill. The map inside shows accessible WCs but not all are to full wheelchair access standard.

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