Parades and Ceremonies in London

Parades and Ceremonies in London

A guide to upcoming parades and ceremonies in London.

Tower of London

Pick Free Tower of London’s “Ceremony of the Keys”

Every night   •  Tower of London, London The "Ceremony of the Keys" is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London and has taken place on each and every night, without fail, for at least 700 years. The importance of securing this fortress is still very …more
Horse Guards Parade

Pick Free  Changing the Guard, at Horse Guards

Every day   •  Horse Guards Parade, London Changing the Guard at Horse Guards is similar to the ceremony that takes place at Buckingham Palace, but takes place every day of the year and in all weathers. And seeing as it takes place just half-an-hour before the main …more
Horse Guards Parade

Free  Dismounting Ceremony (or Four O’Clock Parade)

Every day   •  Horse Guards Parade, London The "Dismounting Ceremony" takes place in the small courtyard beyond the parade ground. The guards will be lined-up for inspection by a very vocal Officer, who will then order the horses be taken back to the stables for …more
Buckingham Palace

Pick Free  Changing the Guard, at Buckingham Palace

2nd Apr – 30th June 2013 (No ceremony on 21st Apr, 8th, 26th, 27th May, & 1st, 8th, 15th June)   •  Buckingham Palace, London Strolling down The Mall to Buckingham Palace and watching the "Changing of the Guard" is one of the must-do events in everyone's itinerary. The new set of guards arrive on the forecourt accompanied by a military band, …more
Horse Guards Parade

Pick “Beating Retreat” — Horse Guards Parade

12th – 13th June   •  Horse Guards Parade, London "Beating Retreat" is a magnificent pageant of military music and drill on Horse Guards Parade. The floodlit spectacular will be performed by the Massed Bands of the Household Division and will end with a salute to the …more
Horse Guards Parade

Pick Free  Trooping the Colour, at Horse Guards Parade

15th June 2013  •  Horse Guards Parade, London One of the great set-pieces of the British calendar. The day begins with a parade of soldiers and marching bands down The Mall. The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family will follow in open-top carriages. After the parade …more
Notting Hill

Pick Free Notting Hill Carnival

25th – 26th Aug 2013   •  Notting Hill, London The Notting Hill Carnival is Europe's biggest street festival with more than a million revellers expected to descend on West London over the August Bank Holiday. The carnival is a colourful celebration of Caribbean culture …more
   

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