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Glitz, glamour and an inflatable pig: Crowds descend on City of London to continue 800 years of tradition as they watch 2022 Lord Mayor’s show
- The Lord Mayor’s Show took over the City of London’s streets today with crowds gathering for the spectacle
- The procession is one of Britain’s oldest traditions and has only been cancelled twice in its 800-year historyÂ
- Lord Mayor of London is delivered from Mansion House, their official residence, to Westminster to be sworn in
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The Lord Mayor’s Show, a procession which dates back to the 13th century, took over the streets of the City of London today as delighted crowds lined the way.
London’s financial district was filled with pomp and pageantry as the 800-year-old parade saw over a hundred groups walk, drive and cycle the route in costumes and official regalia.
The extravagant celebration, one of Britain’s oldest traditions, was cancelled for just the second time in its long history due to Covid in 2020.
The Lord Mayor is the City of London’s mayor and is elected every year. The role is not linked to the Mayor of London, a position held by Sadiq Khan.
New Lord Mayors are elected on September 29 and sworn in the day before the Show.Â
The parade completes the swearing-in process by delivering the Lord Mayor from Mansion House, their official residence, to Westminster, where they swear loyalty to the Crown.
Alderman Nicolas Lyons was elected to be this year’s Mayor, and will be the 694th person to hold the prestigious title.Â
The new Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons waves from the Lord Mayor’s State Coach outside Mansion HouseÂ
Members of the Worshipful Company of Paviors take part in the parade, guiding a giant inflatable pig with their crest on it through the streets
Samba drummers and dancers took part in the jubilant parade which made its way from Mansion House to Westminster
The Lord Mayor of London’s state coach outside the Royal Courts of Justice during the procession
Members of the Livery Company take part in the parade during the Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London
The new Lord Mayor of London Nicholas Lyons inspects military personnel during the Lord Mayor’s Show
A fire fighter takes part in the parade during the Lord Mayor’s Show in the City of London, followed by volunteers from St Bartholomew’s Hospital
Crowds gathered to watch the spectacle with many waving Union Jack flags and applauding as the procession passed by
Alderman Nicolas Lyons was elected to be this year’s Mayor, and will be the 694th person to hold the prestigious title
The City of London Pride Group take part in the parade. Members of the group processed on a float adorned with Pride flags
A woman cheerfully waves to gathering crowds as she cycles along the procession route from Mansion House to Westminster
Cast members from the musical Grease took part in the parade and travelled in style in the iconic Grease Lightning car
Royal Air Force personnel participate in the parade, which saw over a hundred groups take part
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