696th Lord Mayor’s Show Draws Large Spectator Turnout

Thousands of onlookers gathered on the streets of the City of London to witness the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Show procession. The historic parade, which originated in the 13th Century, took place on Saturday, featuring approximately 7,000 participants, 250 horses, and 150 floats, traveling from Guildhall to the Royal Courts of Justice. This procession marks the initial public engagement for Alastair King, the newly appointed Lord Mayor of the City of London. Mr King, who is the 696th Lord Mayor, is required to journey to the Royal Courts to pledge allegiance to the Crown before officially commencing his duties. The Lord Mayor’s Show is available for viewing on the BBC iPlayer. Listeners can access the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Story ideas can be sent to hello.bbclondon@bbc.co.uk. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.