Londoners were treated to a grand spectacle on Saturday when the Lord Mayor's show saw countless marching bands parade the streets.

The annual event dates back to the early 13th century when King John allowed the city to appoint its own mayor. Every year, the newly-elected mayor tours the streets in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London.

The footage filmed on November 13 shows several of the bands of the parade, marching in elaborate costumes and putting on a good show.

British Armed forces march during the Lord Mayor's Show 2021. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

British marching band plays music while parading at the Lord Mayor's Show 2021. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Scottish and British Army forces play music and march at the Lord Mayor's Show 2021. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Paraders waving to spectators during the Lord Mayor's Show 2021 at Bank of England. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Crowd cheers as British military personnel parades past in the Lord Mayor's Show 2021. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Sightings on the Lord Mayor's Show 2021, paraders waving at spectators on carts outside Bank of England. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Representatives from the State Bank of India participates in the Lord Mayor's Show 2021, as seen outside St. Paul's. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London.
The parade continues from Temple and marches back to Mansion House through St. Paul's.

British Marching Brand plays while parading on the Lord Mayor's Show 2021 at Mansion House, London. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Drummers from DLR Piper take part in the Lord Mayor's Show 2021, marching from Bank of England. The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Band of the Coldstream Guards was seen taking part in the Lord Mayor's Show 2021.
The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

Music was being played by the army band, which marched from Bank of England on horses and carriages.

The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The Parade begins from Mansion House.

The commissioned artist seen painting a painting of Bank of England at the Lord Mayor's Show 2021.
The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The parade begins at Mansion House.

The Lord Mayor's Show returns to London on Nov 13 2021. Young Britons were seen waving the British National Flag in the spectator area.

The Lord Mayor's Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor. Every year, the newly-elected Mayor tours the city in a golden carriage to swear loyalty to the Crown. This year, Alderman Vincent Keaveny was elected as the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London. The parade continues from Temple and marches back to Mansion House through St. Paul's.