Kokova Magazine

On Saturday 12 November, the 684th Lord Mayor of London will follow in the footsteps of his predecessors and embark on a procession from Mansion House to the Royal Courts of Justice via St Paul’s Cathedral.

In a tradition dating back to 1215 and enshrined in the charter of King John, each new Lord Mayor is required to swear a pledge of allegiance to the Sovereign in front of the Lord Chief Justice and Judges of the Queen's Bench Division.

An established highlight in London's social calendar, the Lord Mayor's Show attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, with millions watching at home.

Behind the new Lord Mayor over 6,000 people from all across London and the UK will come together in a procession extending more than three miles to celebrate their city's proud cultural heritage and to revel in its diverse modernity.

With more than 100 participating organisations ranging from the Barts & The London Charity to the Mexico Chamber of Commerce, this year's show demonstrates exactly why London is widely regarded the most cosmopolitan city in the world and why the Square Mile continues to enjoy its reputation as a world-leading financial centre.

Much more than a pageant - the Lord Mayor's Show focuses on local communities and encourages young Londoners to develop new skills and make new friends by getting involved.

In keeping with this commitment, the City of London Corporation is providing an opportunity for community groups from London to take part in this year's show by sponsoring three floats on the procession.

Bromley-by-Bow Centre
The Bromley by Bow Centre in Tower Hamlets aims to transform the lives of people in one of the UK's most deprived areas. It works with local people of all ages to help them to improve their health and confidence, and gain skills or qualifications to succeed.

The Centre's 'Arteast' group works collaboratively with people with learning disabilities to create arts-based products and displays. The group's artwork has been exhibited in Trafalgar Square, Canary Wharf and the National Portrait Gallery.

Pan Nation
Pan Nation brings together people who have a common interest in learning to play the steel pan. Their mission is to provide an environment that nurtures the talent of the individual, helping to develop each member’s awareness of the team dynamic and its effect on the performer's confidence and self-esteem.

Based in Tottenham, Pan Nation showcases the talents of the local community through local performances, promoting positive communication, leadership and teamwork skills.

Paraiso School of Samba
Paraiso School of Samba is a Camden based community organisation modelled on the samba schools that create the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. They use samba percussion, dance and carnival activities to bring together people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to work as a team.

As the UK's largest provider of public access samba dance and percussion workshops, the School is committed to showcasing samba dance as a great way to promote health and fitness.
www.lordmayorshow.org