Representatives of the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK attend the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
LONDON, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- More than 7,000 participants from across the world joined the 2026 Lord Mayor's Show in London on Saturday, continuing one of Britain's oldest civic traditions.
According to the event's official website, this year's procession featured more than 130 entries and stretched over 3 miles (4.83 km).
Alderman Bronek Masojada, the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London, waved to the crowds from the viewing stand and from his golden carriage along the way.
This year, the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK added a touch of Chinese culture with a vibrant traditional lion dance performance, while humanoid robots presented by the Zhejiang UK Association drew spectators' attention.
Dating back to 1215, the parade has evolved from a medieval inauguration ceremony into a major annual celebration of London's diversity and vitality. ■
People attend the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
Bronek Masojada, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, waves to the crowds during the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
Performers attend the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
Bronek Masojada, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, waves to the crowds during the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
An electric double-decker bus of China National Tourist Office London takes part in the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Xinhua/Zhang Feng)
An electric double-decker bus of China National Tourist Office London takes part in the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
People attend the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua)
Bronek Masojada, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, waves to the crowds during the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Xinhua/Zhang Feng)
People attend the Lord Mayor's Show in London, Britain, Nov. 14, 2026. The Lord Mayor's Show was held here on Saturday to mark Bronek Masojada's accession as the 698th Lord Mayor of the City of London. The annual activity dates back to 1215. The Lord Mayor heads the City of London Corporation and serves a one-year term as an ambassador for the UK's financial services industry. (Xinhua/Zhang Feng)
