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On the day after being sworn in, the Lord Mayor participates in a procession from the City of London to the Royal Courts of Justice in the City of Westminster, where the Lord Mayor swears his allegiance to the Crown.

This procession is known as the " Lord Mayor's Show " and is one of the longest established and best known annual events in London.

The Lord Mayor travels in a State Coach that was built in 1757 at a cost of £ 1, 065. 0s. 3d.

(£ as of ).

In its modern form, it is a fairly light-hearted combination of traditional British pageantry and elements of carnival.

Since 1959 it has been held on the second Saturday in November.

Participants include the Livery Companies, bands and members of the military, charities and schools.

In the evening, a fireworks display is held.