Sunday was the Lord Mayor's Parade. Each year the newly elected Lord Mayor's procession makes its way through the streets of the city to the Royal Courts of Justice, where the new Lord Mayor pledges allegiance to the crown. Only once in 800 years has the parade been cancelled.Despite the heavy rain and gusting wind it was a spectacular parade. I will bring you more pictures over the next couple of weeks. It really was worth being drenched and cold.
20 comments:
cool shot ,i can feel the wind ;)
Looks like a wild and windy day. Don't often see umbrellas blown inside out!
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude;
It would be good to see what happened next.
Lucy
As long as you've got a brolly and a pair of wellies.
I can almost feel that cold wind! It must have been a great parade if you stayed to watch in this weather.
To answer your question on my site, no I didn't buy anything this time.
These guys look harried!!! Crazy winds!
It does indeed look as if everyone were drenched and cold! The wind seems to have driven the rain and cold right through their garments into the bones - bone-chilling!
Great shot, it really gives a feel for the wind and I love the colorful umbrellas!
That is an amazing tradition.
800 years?? And only once canceled? Wow. Would you happen to know why? The wind here looks very strong already! Love the multicolored umbrellas.
They seem to grasp at the bar so as not to be blown away by the wind! Great pic! Wonderful colours!
ooh! thanks for your comment,
I am glad that the end does not cancel the parade, I want to see pictures!
kisses!!
I can practically hear the wind whistle. But all that color still looks sunny to me.
It looks colourful at least!
Great shot, really captures the struggle. I wonder why they have the parade in November - it's nearly always wet and cold.
Looks FUN even in the rain!
Looks very windy! Glad it was worth it tho.
Oh dear, she's hanging on for dear life. If must be a thrilling parade!
I think I'd wait for a less windy day, although this photo is cool.
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