The Lord Mayor's Show made its comeback after it was cancelled in 2020 for just the second time in 800 years, because of Covid.
The show is one of the oldest of British traditions that celebrates the inauguration of a new Lord Mayor and dates back to the thirteenth century.
The Lord Mayor of London is the City of London's mayor and is not connected to the role of the Mayor of London, a role held by Sadiq Khan.
Vincent Keaveny was sworn in at the Royal Courts of Justice as the 693rd person to hold the office and attended the parade today.
His term will last one year, with his main role being to support and promote Britain's financial service industries by holding banquets and hosting foreign diplomats.
The procession included full-size model elephants, Japanese drummers, and a horse-drawn bus, while the state coach is the oldest ceremonial vehicle in the world still in regular use, according to show organisers.
Yeomen Warders (centre) with Lord Mayor of the City of London's ceremonial bodyguards in Guildhall Yard before the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London
Vincent Keaveny, the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, (centre left) during the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London
A performer smiles during the annual Lord Mayor's Show through the streets of the City of London
Vincent Keaveny, the 693rd Lord Mayor of the City of London, in the State Coach before the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London
Financial services are one of the main industries the Lord Mayor of the City of London supports and promotes in his role
A soldier in military dress and medals rides a black horse as he grips the reins as well as a silver sword while wearing white gloves
Members of armed forces during the parade in the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London
The Show dates back to the early 13th century, when King John rashly allowed the City of London to appoint its own Mayor
Even a City of London Bob the Builder made an appearance at the inauguration of the new Lord Mayor, Vincent Keaveny
Soldiers in present and past uniforms took to the parade. A soldier in a British army issue helmet joined the parade (right)
