The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks

To mark the end of the Show and the beginning of a new mayoral year, London's newly confirmed Lord Mayor will start a magnificent firework display on the river Thames at five o'clock.

Lord Mayor's Fireworks

The Lord Mayor's fireworks display is one of London's grandest, thanks to the generous support of Standard Fireworks.

The display includes more than half a tonne of giant fireworks, some of which shoot over 600ft into the sky before exploding, and takes a team of eight pyrotechnicians two days to set it all up. It's one of London's most spectacular annual displays, and you'll be able to see the fireworks for miles, but for the best view of all head down to Victoria Embankment. The road will be closed to traffic this year so there's plenty of room. You can also see from Blackfriars or Waterloo bridges but there is much less space there and the police will be moving people on to keep traffic moving both on the road and the pavement. To avoid disappointment, head for the riverside.

Fireworks map excerpt

The City of London police have prepared a helpful map showing where to aim for, along with first aid points, stations and toilets. Click here or on the image above to download it, then find a good spot, dress warmly and prepare yourself for a magnificent show!

The fireworks are donated - and the whole display sponsored - by Standard Fireworks. Thanks are also due to DTW Vavasour Ltd who put the whole thing together, Cory Environmental for the barge from which the fireworks are launched and British Waterways.

Take part in the Lord Mayor's Show

If you'd like to take part in next year's Show, please get in touch with the Pageantmaster's office soon. It's a fantastic way to boost your profile, raise morale and do something for charity all at once, and the procession is usually full by late spring.

Credits

The Lord Mayor's Show is organised and directed by the Pageantmaster, Dominic Reid OBE. This site has been built and managed by spanner since its launch in 1996, and currently runs on a modified version of radiant and rails. It is entirely paid for by the kind sponsorship of the London Stock Exchange.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to write to us. For press enquiries: Lesley Mair at the City of London press office. For general enquiries, or to take part: Anna Marra in the Pageantmaster's office. For problems with the website or suggestions for new pages: William Ross at spanner.

The Lord Mayor's Appeal

The Appeal for the year 2007-8 will benefit ORBIS and Wellbeing of Women.

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