What's on in London
London has some great events to anchor its diverse annual calendar of public activities:
Notting Hill Carnival
From 1964 this has been London’s biggest and most colourful party, initiated to promote positive race relations. After Rio Carnival in Brazil, this is the largest street party in the world. Date: August 2010
From 1964 this has been London’s biggest and most colourful party, initiated to promote positive race relations. After Rio Carnival in Brazil, this is the largest street party in the world. Date: August 2010
Lord Mayor’s Show
Every Lord Mayor since 1215, including Dick Whittington has marked his election with this opulent pageant which concludes with big fireworks display over the Thames. Date: 13 November 2010
Every Lord Mayor since 1215, including Dick Whittington has marked his election with this opulent pageant which concludes with big fireworks display over the Thames. Date: 13 November 2010
London Marathon
The Flora London Marathon is run over a 26.2 mile (42km) route starting in Greenwich Park and taking in Greenwich, Canary Wharf, and Big Ben. 30,000 professional and amateur athletes take part and the atmosphere is very convivial and festive for spectators. Date: 25 April 2010
The Flora London Marathon is run over a 26.2 mile (42km) route starting in Greenwich Park and taking in Greenwich, Canary Wharf, and Big Ben. 30,000 professional and amateur athletes take part and the atmosphere is very convivial and festive for spectators. Date: 25 April 2010
Trooping the Colour (Queen's Birthday Parade)
A colourful parade full of pomp and pageantry, the Trooping of the Colour takes place in June in the summer weather even though the Queen was born on 21 April. Highlights include the march of the Massed Bands and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with their magnificent black chargers. Date: June 2010 TBA
A colourful parade full of pomp and pageantry, the Trooping of the Colour takes place in June in the summer weather even though the Queen was born on 21 April. Highlights include the march of the Massed Bands and the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment with their magnificent black chargers. Date: June 2010 TBA
Chinese New Year
London's Chinatown in Soho goes big in February to mark the advent of the new year. Expect processions, parades and lots of great foods. Date: 14 February 2010
London's Chinatown in Soho goes big in February to mark the advent of the new year. Expect processions, parades and lots of great foods. Date: 14 February 2010
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