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Lord Mayor's show in London goes ahead despite Paris attacks Lord Mayor's show in London marks Paris attacks
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The Lord Mayor's Show is going ahead in London despite the attacks in Paris, with flags at half mast. The Lord Mayor's Show has gone ahead in London despite the attacks in Paris, with flags at half mast and a fireworks display cancelled.
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. The carnival this year marks the 800th anniversary of the role of lord mayor of the City of London.
City of London Police said the 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 new Lord Mayor Jeffrey Mountevans led a two-minute silence to mark the Paris attacks.The new Lord Mayor Jeffrey Mountevans led a two-minute silence to mark the Paris attacks.
City of London Police said Tower Bridge would be lit in the colours of the French flag from sundown. Organisers cancelled the fireworks, saying: "It is time for a show of solidarity with the victims of an atrocious terrorist attack and not a time for celebrations."
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. Instead Tower Bridge would be lit in the colours of the French flag from 16:30 GMT "as a mark of respect", they said.
There are also two vigils taking place at Trafalgar Square, at 14:00 GMT and 21:00 GMT, which have been organised by French residents in London.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said they are aware of the planned events.
London has about 300,000 French residents, which has led 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.England's football friendly against France at Wembley on Tuesday is in doubt in the wake of the Paris attacks.
And at Gatwick Airport a man has been arrested and the North Terminal has been evacuated as a precautionary measure after a suspicious item was found.
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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. The Lord Mayor's show is 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. To celebrate the show's 800th birthday, the St Mary-le-Bow church bells rang 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.