A fabulously flamboyant day out at the Lord Mayor’s Show

The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest, longest and least-rehearsed civic parade in the world.  For more than 800 years, visitors flock to the City of London to watch the newly elected Lord Mayor wave to the crowds from his golden chariot.  But the colourful procession has evolved over the years and is now as likely to feature rainbow banners as wandering Minstrels. 

Cheapside float banner at the Lord Mayor's Show
float banner at the lord Mayor’s Show Credit: www.thisisstride.co.uk

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