Mayor’s Thames Festival is one of the grandest festivals of London and the best part is that it is free to all. This spectacular event is held every year along the open spaces around the River Thames. It is the largest outdoor arts festival with many fun-filled events including music, dancing, street arts, river races, carnival, pyrotechnics, arts installations, massed choirs, food and feasting. It is most anticipated event of the year in London which not only promotes environmental awareness but also community spirit with the help of festival’s education and outreach programme. To explore this wonderful festival opt for Car hire service.
This year’s Mayor’s Thames Festival will be held on 10th and 11th September. The theme of 2011 festival is Fish. You can enjoy a fish-themed movie screening at the Cycle Cinema and enjoy a dish at Forgotten Fish Restaurant or can also enjoy a special fish meal at the Feast on the Bridge restaurant. The closing event will be an illuminated Night Carnival organized along the South and North banks of River Thames. It will be followed by magnificent display of fireworks fired right from the center of the river. Some of the major events to be held in this year’s festival are:-
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Lady Luck Jive Stage – Performance by some of the best DJ’s on the jive circuit -
Les Celestes – Display of illuminated aerial sculptures from France -
Festival Market -
Photography Masterclasses -
Barclaycard Stage – Performances of some of the best upcoming bands. -
Thames Parade -
Night Carnival -
Rivers of the World – Showcasing the rive-inspired artworks from all corners of the world. -
White Rabbit Storytelling – Performance storytelling, a perfect entertainment for family. -
Feast on the Bridge – Southwark Bridge is closed and transformed by a team of artists into a huge banqueting space for a day.
This event will be attended by thousands of people from all across UK and the world. The area around river Thames will be heavily crowded during the two days of the festival. In order to reach the Mayor’s Thames Festival conveniently and comfortably, opt for car hire service in London. It is the best way to enjoy the event and move around the city.
