The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest, best loved and least-rehearsed civic procession in the world. 

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.

• Location: The 2024 Show will set off from Mansion House.
• Date: 9 November at 11am – 3pm
• Admission: Free