Lord Mayor's Show
City of London, London, England
A free three mile parade of floats, bands and horses that is a proper spectacle.
How the Dad Score breaks down
Scored July 2026- Together time17/20
- Hours of horses, bands and gold coaches passing your shared spot.
- Low faff16/20
- Claim a kerbside place late morning and the show comes to you.
- Value20/20
- Eight hundred years of pageantry, free.
- Age span18/20
- Parades this big work for every age on the pavement.
- Weatherproof13/20
- A November morning outdoors; dress for it and hope.
Editorial, never paid. How the Dad Score works
The Lord Mayor's Show is one of the oldest civic processions in the world, dating back more than 800 years. Thousands of participants, marching bands, military units, historic carriages and gold coaches make their way through the City of London. The procession runs in the late morning and is completely free to watch.
Why it works for a dad and child
Find a spot on the route and a child gets hours of horses, bands and giant floats passing by, all for free. It is a classic dad and child day with a real sense of occasion.
When is Lord Mayor's Show?
Lord Mayor's Show runs 14 Nov 2026 in London, England.
Is Lord Mayor's Show worth it with kids?
girl.dad gives Lord Mayor's Show a Dad Score of 84/100. A free three mile parade of floats, bands and horses that is a proper spectacle.
What should we plan for at Lord Mayor's Show?
It is a festival event at City of London in London. Best age on the listing is All ages, and entry is free.