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Pancake Day in London 2014
Special Event
4 March 2014
Various venues
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls between 2 February and 9 March, depending on the date for Easter. In 2014, Pancake Day falls on Tuesday 4 March.
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014
Special Event
From to
Royal Hospital Chelsea SW3 4SR [map]
Come and experience the greatest flower show in the world at London's Royal Hospital Chelsea.
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St Andrew's Day
Special Event
30 November 2013
Various venues
Celebrate St Andrew's Day – Scotland's national day – in London. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and St Andrew's Day is Scotland's official national day. It's a bank holiday in Scotland (but not in London).
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St David's Day
Special Event
1 March 2014
Various venues
Celebrate St David's Day – the national day of Wales – in London.
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St George's Day in London
Special Event
23 April 2014
Various venues
London celebrates St George's Day with a whole host of free events including parades, food festivals, children's activities and more. A highlight is the annual festival in Trafalgar Square.
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St Patrick's Day 2014
Special Event
17 March 2014
Various venues
Everyone loves the traditional celebrations that make up St Patrick's Day. This event celebrates all things Irish, with laughter, fun and, of course, Guinness! St Patrick's Day is on 17 March but you'll find special events taking place in London throughout the week.
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Vaisakhi Festival in London
Special Event
May 2014
(exact dates to be confirmed)Trafalgar Square WC2N 5DN [map]
Each year, London celebrates Vaisakhi, the Sikh New Year festival, in Trafalgar Square. Previous events have been very popular, with around 30,000 people attending during the day.
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Valentine's Day in London
Special Event
14 February 2014
Various venues
London is for lovers on Valentine's Day. The city has the ideal mix of cool, quirky, sweet and spectacular.
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The Ceremony of The Keys at Tower of London
Special Event
Recurring event
HM Tower of London EC3N 4AB [map]
The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London.
From £20.90
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Bastille Day Festival in Bankside
Special Event
14 July 2013
Bankside Riverside [map]
For the 6th year, London's largest free Bastille Day festival will celebrate France's national day with an extravaganza of all things French.
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The Big Draw 2013
Special Event
From to
Various venues
Let your creative side flourish with the Big Draw, the world's largest celebration of drawing. 1-31 Oct
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Lord Mayor's Show 2013
Special Event
9 November 2013
Various venues
From vibrant samba dancing to military marching bands, the legendary Lord Mayor's Show offers a host of entertainment as it winds its way through the heart of London.
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More London Free Festival at The Scoop
Special Event
From to
The Scoop SE1 2DB [map]
Enjoy a jam-packed programme of music, theatre, dance, comedy and film screenings at one of London's best alfresco venues as part of a summer-long free festival.
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Remembrance in London
Special Event
From to
Various venues
Each year in November, the United Kingdom remembers the men and women who gave their lives in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. 11 November is known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day.
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Thanksgiving in London
Special Event
28 November 2013
Various venues
Celebrate Thanksgiving in London with American food and fun! The American holiday of Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
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Velonotte Albertina, A Midsummer night’s Grand Tour of Early-Victorian London
Special Event
From to
The Mall, London SW1A 2WH [map]
Dress up in Victorian costume, get on your bike and join the 2nd London Velonotte for a top-notch educational tour of London.
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Philharmonia Orchestra: Valentine's Day Concert
Special Event
Royal Festival Hall SE1 8XX [map]
Treat your loved one to an evening of romantic classics for Valentine's Day conducted by Joji Hattori.
From £15.00
(USD23.57)
