Information about London Festivals
London's social and sporting calendar is packed with events and festivals throughout the year.Among the many highlights are:
- The London Marathon, held in mid-April, a chance to watch 30,000 people run the 26-mile route for charity.
- Chelsea Flower Show, held in late May, the biggest flower and garden show in the world.
- Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship, beginning in late June, one of the world's most prestigious sporting tournaments.
- The Trooping of the Colour is a chance to see the Queen in person outside Buckingham Palace in June.
- The Proms, a series of classical music concerts held between mid-July and mid-September.
- The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party, held over three days in late August.
- Fireworks Night, on November 5, commemorating Guy Fawkes' attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
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