Lord Mayor's Show: Barge tradition revived on Thames
Bronek Masojada will travel by ceremonial barge Jubilant from Westminster to HMS President.
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The new Lord Mayor of the City of London, Bronek Masojada, will travel along the Thames by barge on Saturday, reviving a centuries-old tradition. This ceremonial journey precedes the annual Lord Mayor's Show.
Lord Mayor Masojada is scheduled to depart Westminster at 08:30 GMT aboard the ceremonial barge Jubilant. The barge will be followed by a flotilla of boats belonging to livery companies before he comes ashore at HMS President. This route mirrors the historical journey Lord Mayors once undertook to Westminster to affirm their loyalty to the Crown, as reported by BBC London.
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The Lord Mayor's Show Procession
The Lord Mayor's Show procession itself will involve approximately 6,500 people, 250 horses, and more than 50 floats. Among the floats is a replica of Tower Bridge, complete with functioning bascules, the movable sections of its roadway. Artists at Emergency Exit Arts in Greenwich have spent six months constructing this float, which includes details such as the mechanism for opening the bridge and representations of cats that were historically used to catch rats, as well as a double-decker bus and an elephant, reflecting the deck's weight capacity.
The procession route covers 2.86 miles (4.6km). It commences at Mansion House at 11:00 and proceeds to the Royal Courts of Justice before returning. Another float, a lighthouse representing the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, will also be part of the display.
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Lord Mayor's Appointment
Bronek Masojada, who relocated to the UK from South Africa, will officially assume his role as London's 698th Lord Mayor following the Silent Ceremony on Friday. He succeeds Dame Susan Langley, who was the first woman to hold the title of Lady Mayor.
Organisers anticipate that over 350,000 people will gather along the procession route. They are advising attendees to utilise public transport due to anticipated widespread road closures associated with the event, according to BBC London.
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+When will the new Lord Mayor travel by barge?
Lord Mayor Bronek Masojada will travel by the ceremonial barge Jubilant on Saturday. He is scheduled to depart Westminster at 08:30 GMT, reviving a historic tradition before the Lord Mayor's Show procession.
+What is the Lord Mayor's Show procession?
The Lord Mayor's Show procession is an annual event featuring around 6,500 participants, 250 horses, and over 50 floats, including a replica of Tower Bridge. It covers a 2.86-mile route through the city.
+How many people are expected to watch the procession?
Organisers expect more than 350,000 people to line the route of the Lord Mayor's Show procession. They recommend using public transport due to road closures.
+Who is the new Lord Mayor of the City of London?
The new Lord Mayor of the City of London is Bronek Masojada, who will be the 698th person to hold the office. He succeeds Dame Susan Langley.
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