Lord Mayors Show London Fireworks Display

The Lord Mayors Show London celebrates an 800 year London tradition in grand, historic style. Take to the streets on Saturday 8th November to enjoy, parades, festivities, fireworks and more in an historic London event.

Historic event

The fireworks spectacle and parade first took place in 1215 in which the Lord Mayor was presented to the Sovereign for approval. The procession's traditional journey from the City to Westminster has over the years grown in size and the event now includes a full parade and show, in which officials, workers and Londoners of all ages and all walks of life come together to celebrate London’s heritage.

Lord Mayors Show London procession

Around 6,000 people will be involved in the event alongside carriages, marching bands, floats and other vehicles.The procession itself is just under three miles long, and promises to be a memorable sight as it makes its way from The City to the Royal Courts of Justice. Starting out from Mansion House the beginning of the procession will be marked by aircraft flying past and there will also be a two minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day.

Pomp and circumstance

The Lord Mayors Show London is a traditional affair combining as it does eight centuries of London history. The first event to ever be broadcast live on TV, it has survived the Black Death and The Blitz and this year’s event is expected to attract 500,000 people to the capital's streets whilst millions more watch the event at home on TV.

Lord Mayors Show London 2008

Londoners of all ages can join in the fun at a landmark London event which is guaranteed to be something special for 2008. Expect plenty to see and do throughout the show. Festivities begin after a two minute silence for Armistice Day, remembering those who have fallen victim to war in the past.

Showstopping fireworks

It is traditional for the Lord Mayors Show London event to finish spectacularly with a gigantic fireworks display launched from a barge on the River Thames, located between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge. The fireworks display marks the end of the show and the beginning of a new mayoral year and it is widely expected to be one of the most stunning fireworks displays of 2008. Crowds of Londoners will head to the river to watch the fireworks which will start at 5pm.

The Lord Mayors Show London takes place on Saturday 8th November, with the procession beginning at 11.02am (following a two minute silence at 11am). Arrive early anywhere along the route to ensure a good spot. The event is free to attend. Fireworks are due to begin at 5pm.

Calendar

Saturday 1st November

Battersea Park Fireworks Display
From 19:30

Hampton Court Fireworks Display
From 18:30

Morden Fireworks Display
From 17:15

Southgate Fireworks Display
From 17:00

Enfield Fireworks Display
From 18:00

Harrow Fireworks Display
From 18:00

Sunday 2nd November

Victoria Park Fireworks Display
From 19:30

Richmond Fireworks Display
From 17:00

Wednesday 5th November