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Chelsea Flower Show

The world's greatest flower show celebrates its 100th anniversary in London this year. 21-25 May

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UEFA Champions Festival

A free four-day football celebration with a host of family-friendly activities. 23-26 May

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BP Big Screens

See ballet and opera al fresco this summer. 13 Jun, 11 & 18 Jul

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Trooping the Colour

London celebrates The Queen's official birthday with Trooping the Colour, a fabulous military parade. 15 Jun

Discover the amazing array of special events in London, from free festivals to cultural celebrations and royal parades.

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Open Garden Squares

Open Garden Squares

Take a peek behind the closed gates of more than 200 London gardens, including 10 Downing Street. 8-9 Jun

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Greenwich+Docklands Festival

A rollercoaster of theatre, dance and spectacle. 21-29 Jun

Shubbak Festival

Celebrating modern culture from the Arab world. 22 Jun-6 Jul

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London Wonderground

London Wonderground returns for a second year of cabaret, music, circus and curiosities. 7 May-29 Sep

City of London Festival

Concerts, performances and free events the City. 23 Jun-26 Jul

Trooping the Colour

London celebrates The Queen's official birthday. 15 Jun

Coronation Festival

A summer festival in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. 11-14 Jul

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Buckingham Palace Tour

Tour Buckingham Palace and see the dazzling Queen's Coronation 1953 exhibition. 27 Jul-29 Sep

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Top 10 - Special Event

  1. RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013
  2. London Wonderground
  3. Notting Hill Carnival 2013
  4. Changing the Guard
  5. Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2013
  6. UEFA Champions Festival
  7. Trooping the Colour
  8. London Pride Festival 2013
  9. Open East Festival at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
  10. Field Day Festival 2013 at Victoria Park

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