The Lord Mayor’s Show fills the City of London with more than 7,000 marchers, bands, floats and the gilded 1757 State Coach as the new Lord Mayor travels to swear loyalty to the Crown. It’s free to watch from anywhere on the route.
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Arrive at Bank by 10.30am for the liveliest crowds, or watch the quieter return leg on Victoria Embankment from about 1.15pm. The City is closed to traffic, so don’t drive or take the bus. St Paul’s Cathedral is free to enter all day.
See our Lord Mayor’s Show guide for timings at each spot, a map and free things to do nearby.
Source and last check
Details checked on 29 October 2026 using the official Lord Mayor’s Show website. Check the organiser before travelling.