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Lord Mayor's show in London goes ahead despite Paris terror attacks Lord Mayor's show in London goes ahead despite Paris attacks
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The Lord Mayor's Show will go ahead in London despite the attacks in Paris, police have said. The Lord Mayor's Show is going ahead in London despite the attacks in Paris, with flags at half mast.
About 7,000 people are due to take part in the annual carnival which this year marks the 800th anniversary of the role of lord mayor of the City of London. About 7,000 people are taking part in the annual carnival, which this year marks the 800th anniversary of the role of lord mayor of the City of London.
City of London Police said the route and plans had been reviewed and a "proportional policing operation" was in place". City of London Police said the plans had been reviewed and a "proportional policing operation" was in place.
The lord mayor will lead two-minute silence and flags will be at half-mast. The new Lord Mayor Jeffrey Mountevans led a two-minute silence to mark the Paris attacks.
It will be the first public engagement for maritime expert Jeffrey Mountevans, who is the 688th mayor to fill the position, representing the city in financial and business matters across the world. City of London Police said Tower Bridge would be lit in the colours of the French flag from sundown.
London has about 300,000 French residents, which has led to some people to suggest that it is France's six biggest city in terms of population.
England's football friendly against France at Wembley on Tuesday is in doubt in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Church bells
The mayor's carnival will be the first public engagement for maritime expert Mr Mountevans, who is the 688th mayor to fill the position, representing the city in financial and business matters across the world.
Since 1215 every newly-elected lord mayor has to leave the City of London and travel through to Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown.Since 1215 every newly-elected lord mayor has to leave the City of London and travel through to Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown.
This year's pageant, which began at 11:00 GMT is set to include more than 170 horses, 140 vehicles, Taiko drummers, vintage steamrollers, tractors, fire engines, armoured vehicles, a "Batmobile", a replica of Noah's Ark and a tank.This year's pageant, which began at 11:00 GMT is set to include more than 170 horses, 140 vehicles, Taiko drummers, vintage steamrollers, tractors, fire engines, armoured vehicles, a "Batmobile", a replica of Noah's Ark and a tank.
To celebrate the show's 800th birthday, the St Mary-le-Bow church bells will ring out a special 800-change at noon.To celebrate the show's 800th birthday, the St Mary-le-Bow church bells will ring out a special 800-change at noon.
There will also be a fireworks display.
You can watch the Lord Mayor's Show here or on BBC One.You can watch the Lord Mayor's Show here or on BBC One.