The Mayor's Thames Festival is one of the most popular celebrations in London. You will see
people around singing and dancing, rejoicing as they celebrate the River Thames, which is one of London's greatest
natural assets. The event happens every September of each year. Anyone can come as the festival is free.
This festival is one of the largest of its kind in the whole of Europe. You will be able to see people of different
ages and nationality come together to witness all the spectacular music, carnivals, special effects, and
fireworks.
The purpose of this is not only for enjoyment but is also for the people to be educated about the history of Thames
River and its role in the city. That is why some local schools require their students to get involved in this event
and sometimes even have them do assignments related to this event.
The Main Events
There are a few unique main events that are held during the festival:
- Sing for Water - It is actually an association that aims to raise funds in order to support
projects concerning aiding water. The very first Sing for Water event took place during the 2002 Thames festival.
This event is highlighted by an exhibition of an adult choir.
- Feats on the Bridge - is a 300-metre banquet created by a person named Clare Patey. It offers
high-quality food aside from the various ceremonies held in this particular event.
Aside from the main events, of course there other parts of the Thames Festival that you shouldn't fail to miss.
There is live music everywhere as there are nine stages that offer different types of music. Dancing will always be
part of the celebration. There are dance exhibitions everywhere as well some workshops that will teach visitors how
to dance.
All the singing and dancing are just a couple of many attractions throughout the celebration. There are circus, art
installations, illuminations, and many other street arts surrounding the event and even on the river.
Participation of Different Cultures
The Thames Festival doesn't focus on just the River Thames. It also allows other cultures to get involved. You can
hear and immerse yourself from different music from different countries around the world. There are around 350
different kinds of international food that are served on different stalls all around the place. This is not just a
feast for the senses but for the stomach as well.
A Vacation in London
If you're looking for a city to have a vacation, London may be a good choice for you. Aside from the Thames
Festival, there are a lot of other good places to go. Though the Thames Festival is free for all, you must remember
that London is one of many expensive cities in the whole world. You need to budget you money by finding cheap
accommodations and stores to shop on so you'll have a lot of extra money to spend on other attractions. So make
sure you bring enough so you can enjoy your stay to the fullest.
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