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January
New Year's Day Parade
Both Londoners and tourists line the streets as over 10,000 participants’ follower the Lord Mayor of the city of Westminster on this quite spectacular two-mile parade. For more information click here
February
Chinese New Year
Heralding rebirth after winter, London marks China’s traditional celebration with firecrackers, music, bustling street markets, drums and paper dragons. For more information on the various events held across London click here.
Holiday & Travel Show
The United Kingdom’s largest consumer travel and holidayshow unfolds at Earls Court, presenting thousands of destinations for short or long-haul trips. For more information on this exhibition click here.
March
Oxford and CambridgeBoat Race
Teams from both Oxford and Cambridge race along a 4.25 mile stretch of the Thames River, between Putney Bridge and Mortlake. For more information on this great race in London click here.
Whisky Live London
Whisky Live London is the whisky event that is not to be missed, to every type of whiskey lover with expert advice, tastings, live music, and regular nose-off competitions. For more information on this usual event, click here.
April
The London Marathon
About 30,000 runners line up to take on a 26-mile course that stretches from Greenwich Park to the Buckingham Palace Mall, with a continuous line of live bands entertainment and thousands of cheering fans. For more information on this great city Marathon, click here.
May
Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show, displays plants and flowers for all seasons from over 600 exhibitors. The show has been, held annually since 1913 and tickets always sell out fast. For more information on this sell out exhibition, click here now.
Kensington Dollshouse Festival
The Kensington Dollshouse Festival formerly the London Dollshouse was founded in 1985 and has become the top international show for quality dolls' houses, miniatures & models. For more information, click here.
June
All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
These annual competitions are held in Wimbledon during June and July. For information on Booking your seats for the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club competitions, click here.
Epsom Derby Stakes
The Epsom Derby Stakes, is one the most popular events in British horse racing, click here to book your tickets at the Epsom Downs Racecourse.
July
Great British Beer Festival
Often stretching into August, this festival features over 400 varieties of beer and some assorted food stalls. For more information, on this great suds festival just click here.
August
Notting Hill Carnival
Caribbean rhythms arrive in West London, with steel drums, floats, colourfully attired dancers, rap, reggae and Red Stripe beer. For more information on this cultural wonder, click here.
September
Chelsea Antiques Fair
Running for more than a week, the Chelsea Antiques fair is known for having something for all budgets. For more information, click here.
Thames Festival
Celebrating London’s life source, the Thames, this is the largest open air arts festival provideing free exhibitions for the arts, accompanied by fireworks, treasure hunts and a torch-lit procession with illuminated floats. For more information, click here.
October
London Film Festival
The festival annually screens over 300 feature films, documentaries, and shorts from over 50 countries around the world. For more information on this entertaining festival, click here.
November
Christmas Lighting Ceremonies
Following mid-November, London comes alive with Christmas lights, especially on Bond Street, St. Christopher’s Place, Regent Street, and Covent Garden Market, all celebrating the lighting of Christmas ornamentation. For more information on the various lighting ceremonies call (020) 7234-5800.
December
Christmas Tree
Each year the people of Norway give the people of Britain a fir tree as a token of gratitude to British that helped during World War II. The tree is placed and lighted in Trafalgar Square, with concerts scheduled at intervals. Click here for more information on the ceremony.
Boxing Day Sale Celebrations
Shopaholics the world over will agree that the sales beginning the day after Christmas are not to be missed. You will find bargains galore not only in the West End, but all over London.