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Lord Mayor's show in London marks Paris attacks Lord Mayor's show in London marks Paris attacks
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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.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.
The carnival 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.
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."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."
Instead Tower Bridge would be lit in the colours of the French flag from 16:30 GMT "as a mark of respect", they said. 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.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. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said they were 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.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.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.
Church bells Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "We regard Paris as our sister city, a place for which we have deep reserves of love and admiration and respect. We are two capitals united in our values - democratic freedom, openness and tolerance.
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. "The people who launched the attacks last night have no such values. They wish to undermine the things we hold most precious. They want to set neighbour against neighbour. They want to spread fear.
"They will not succeed. We stand ready in London to do everything in our power - to do whatever it takes - to assist in a struggle that embraces us all."
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.
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 rang out a special 800-change at noon.