The Lord Mayor's Show 2025 Procession

The ancient guardians of the City
have been a feature of the Show
for centuries. Today’s giant willow
fires ere ade te orsifl
Company of Basketmakers and are
accompanied by the Guild of Young
Freemen, a volunteer-run organisation
made up of young people who share
an interest in the rich history and
traditions of the City of London.
Members are aged between 18 and
40 and come from a wide range of
backgrounds and careers.

London is the world leader in the global insurance industry. The Worshipful Company of Insurers is a Livery which is truly passionate about promoting and developing excellence and diversity of talent in our great industry. London Insures the World!

The WCI is proud to be supporting Civitas Schools which offers additional support and encouragement to help children who have fallen behind at school. Civitas sets high expectations of what each child might achieve, helping them develop the habit of learning and endeavouring to remove barriers that inhibit their academic and intellectual development.

A Mobile Work of Art Designed by Sir Peter Blake The Godfather of British Pop art who also created the image for the 800th edition show and programme introduction.

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is the leading global membership body for the insurance sector. The Institute educates and supports our 80,000 members across the UK and internationally to deliver services to the highest professional standards and to advocate for the public good. It aims to build and maintain public trust in the insurance profession.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is proud to take part in the Lady Mayor’s Show 2025 at the special invitation of Dame Susan Langley, this year’s Lady Mayor. A former Havering student herself, Dame Susan has deep personal ties to the area and a lasting admiration for its community. She invited Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust to join the iconic parade to showcase the ambition, talent, and potential of young people from the very borough that shaped her own journey. This is a celebration not just of her roots, but of the bright futures being built every day in Havering - proof that with the right support and aspirations, success can start anywhere.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust currently oversees five schools in Harold Hill, Romford. In 2010, The Drapers’ Company, together with co-sponsor Queen Mary University of London, embarked on the creation of Drapers’ Academy – a new secondary school and Sixth Form in Harold Hill, established to provide a fresh start for education in the area. Guided by a clear vision, the Drapers’ Company set out to raise educational standards, broaden horizons, and inspire higher aspirations, creating new opportunities for the young people of Harold Hill.

Over the years, the Trust has expanded to include Drapers’ Maylands Primary School, Drapers’ Pyrgo Priory School, and Drapers’ Brookside Infant and Junior Schools, creating a strong family of schools working together at the heart of the community.

Today, the Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is a central force in shaping aspiration and achievement for local children, working in partnership with families and the wider community. We are proud to offer an all-through education pathway, from early years to Sixth Form, providing stability, strong relationships, and a consistent commitment to raising potential throughout every stage of a child’s educational journey.

Our unique partnership with The Worshipful Company of Drapers and Queen Mary University of London means that children within our Trust benefit from opportunities unavailable anywhere else. From inspiring experiences and academic enrichment to pathways into higher education and beyond, we are committed to ensuring that every child in our care is equipped to thrive, achieve, and build brighter futures.

The Worshipful Company of Paviors, founded in 1276, is the sixth oldest Livery Company and one of the most established in construction. It unites professionals from road building, construction, and other related sectors. The Company is driven by its charitable aims, supporting education, social causes, and industry charities like the London Construction Academy and the Construction Youth Trust.

Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance and risk management companies. As title partner of Gallagher PREM and Premiership Women’s Rugby, we are committed to bringing greater diversity to the sport through community programmes including Project Rugby and Gallagher Touchline Academy. We are also a long-term sponsor of iWIN – The Insurance Womens’ Inclusivity Network – supporting career growth and development of women in insurance.

Founded in 1694, we are the central bank of the United Kingdom. Our mission is to promote the good of the people of the UK by maintaining monetary and financial stability.
We set the Bank Rate, regulate and supervise major banks and financial systems firms, and help ensure that payments and financial systems run safely and smoothly.

Photo copyright Geoff Hallawell collection c/o The Campbell Family.

The Worshipful Company of Farriers was founded in 1356 at the request of the Lord Mayor, to oversee the craft of farriery and to protect the welfare of the horse through good practice, a commitment that continues today.

We are one of the City of London’s ancient Livery Companies, yet we retain a strong and active connection with our modern craft. Wherever there are horses, there must be farriers. From ceremonial teams to parade horses, our work remains essential.

Our float features a horse-drawn carriage and an enthusiastic group of practising farriers, proudly representing the skill, tradition and professionalism of the trade, just as we have for more than six centuries.

Women in Defence UK will be proudly represented in the Lady Mayor’s Show by a vibrant and inclusive walking group, showcasing women from across the defence sector — both serving military personnel and civilian. As an independent not-for-profit organisation inspired by Emmeline Pankhurst’s ‘Deeds not Words’, our mission is to accelerate gender equity in defence, with a bold ambition for 30% of all mission and business critical roles to be held by women by 2030.

Insurers, Entrepreneurs and other strong women process as part of 697 Women in support of Dame Susan Langley, the 697th Mayor. Future strong women are represented by North London Collegiate School. Dame Sue, the first Lady Mayor, is an inspiration, who encourages more women to come forward, making the City go from strength to strength.

Sixty wind, brass and percussion students from Guildhall School of Music & Drama’s Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) network will form a groundbreaking Drum & Bass marching band, adding a contemporary take on the oldest civic procession in the world. The band’s musicians, all between the ages of 13 and 18, will be joined by a DJ truck and Drum & Bass DJ Raiser, playing arrangements and tracks from Guildhall’s Electronic & Produced Music cohort. The students will come together in collaboration with Guildhall Production Studio, the School’s award-winning, full-service production department.

Guildhall School’s participation in the Lady Mayor’s Show is made possible thanks to the support of Dominus, a leading real estate investor, developer and asset manager in London and other major cities across the UK. 

Zhejiang UK Association (ZJUKA), founded in 2009, is dedicated to strengthening ties between the UK and China, with a particular focus on supporting the Zhejiang-origin community living and working in the UK. Guided by our motto — “Helping connect people and businesses between the UK and China” — we are committed to serving and enriching the wider community.

This year marks our seventh appearance at the Lord/Lady Mayor’s Show, a proud tradition that reflects our role in the City’s vibrant cultural tapestry. We are one of the seven “697 Women’s Floats”, paying tribute to women’s legacy, wisdom, grace, and leadership.

Our float embodies the theme “Celebrating Women and Cultural Connection.” The float, titled “Chinese Pearl • Beautiful Zhuji,” celebrates cultural heritage and the timeless connection between China and the UK through the beauty of pearls, women, and craftsmanship. It is inspired by Lady Xishi, one of China’s legendary Four Beauties, symbolising elegance and intelligence.

Zhejiang Province, a dynamic coastal region with over 55 million residents, stands as one of China’s most prosperous economic powerhouses — home to the world’s busiest cargo port, the largest international wholesale market, and global innovators such as Alibaba and DeepSeek. Building on these strong roots, ZJUKA continues to promote trade, investment, and innovation partnerships between the UK and China, supported by local entrepreneurs and philanthropists who have championed our mission since inception.

YOU London is a partnership of Youth Organisations in Uniform (YOU) working together to maximise opportunities for young people in London. The partner organisations are the Army Cadet Force, Boys’ Brigade, Combined Cadet Force, Fire Cadets, Girls’ Brigade, Girlguiding, Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade, RAF Air Cadets, Sea Cadet Corps, Scouts, St. John Ambulance Cadets and Volunteer Police Cadets.
The young people and adult volunteers - all from uniformed youth groups in different parts of London - will be proudly waving hand held flags displaying the logos of the organisations they belong to.

• Inst of Couriers to delivery parade glove to Lady Mayoress
• Delivery of the knowledge owl, ten VIPs delivering parade hand puppet

VVIP line of women in express logistics

• Ten, zero emission light category vehicles showcase clean air final mile in the city - Manoeuvres at mansion house in a spin of clean air
• VIP front row of women in the City for Inst of Couriers Entry.
• Bagpiper in front of Mansion House for delivery

We are a modern Livery Company, and we promote the development and advancement of the science, art and practice of water conservation and environmental management.. for the benefit of the public. Water is the strand that links economic growth, biodiversity and environmental sustainability. We want to make sure it works effectively. Our motto is Nulla Vita Sine Aqua, translated meaning ‘there is no life without water’.

Our float features a Magic Tap, conjuring water from the air continuously. It’s the most exiting float in the Show, by a long way!

The first 77 Livery Companies to be formed in the City have been promoting their crafts and supporting the Lord Mayors since the Middle Ages.
They remain active and relevant to the British economy, educating and supporting the next generation of young trainees in their various industries, while raising and donating many millions of pounds to good causes annually.

Goodenough College is a unique educational charity, with links to the Mayoralty stretching back to 1931. Dedicated to fostering international understanding and respect and delivering an outstanding programme of intellectual, cultural and social activities, the College provides a warm and welcoming home for talented postgraduate students and their families – from all sorts of backgrounds.

The Pea & Bean Growers Association unites growers, suppliers and processors across the UK's pea and bean industry to support sustainable production, innovation and market growth. The association provides expert guidance, industry advocacy and collaborative opportunities to ensure the success and resilience of the UK's pea and bean sector.

City of London Parent Carer Forum (CPCF) is one of over 150 parent forum's across the country. Their main aim is to give a voice to parents and carers of children with disabilities and additional needs. CPCF use that collective voice and the experiences of parent and carers to work with the Local Authority and Health to make sure that children and young people with additional needs and their families, get services and opportunities to live their best lives.

CPCF is a parent/carer lead organisation - the work of which is mostly done by parents volunteers to offer a range of events including: fun sessions for the whole family, coffee mornings, consultations and stress busting massage sessions to name but a few. They work in partnership with City Local Authority Officers and key managers within Health to ensure that city have inclusion at the heart of all development.

China-UK Communities Sharing a Future

The China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK) presents a dynamic float themed “China-UK Communities Sharing a Future.” Highlighting China’s “New Three” – new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar panels – the float showcases renewable energy and green technology through wind turbines, solar panels, EV charging, and battery models.

The display blends innovation with tradition: alongside the float, a vibrant lion dance, drummers, banners, and kite flyers celebrate Chinese culture, while members of the Chamber walk together to symbolise friendship and cooperation.

CCCUK’s float embodies a vision of sustainability, innovation, and mutual prosperity, reflecting the bright future of China-UK partnership.

Azad Ayub’s float celebrates his global and local charitable partnerships, his valued relationship with the City of London livery companies, the strength of his team, along with friends and family. It stands as a bold statement of how local businesses can lead with purpose, echoing Azad’s unwavering focus on social responsibility and real community impact.

Ethical & Faith Finance encompasses organisations that are committed to championing responsible finance and to engage in building stronger communities, advocating inclusivity in financial markets, respecting the planet and upholding social equity; from Shariah-compliant investment to multi-faith and ethical investing, the collective aims to reshape and redefine how finance serves society.

The Theme:

The City of London, 2025 sees the following Anniversaries:
85th Anniversary of the London Blitz. (07th September 1940 to 11th May 1941)
80th Anniversary of VE Day. (08th May 2025)
80th Anniversary of VJ Day. (15th August 2025)
The 2025 theme of the Veterans' Memorial Garden in Guildhall Yard is the London Blitz.

The Worshipful Company of Firefighters are honoured to lead the Modern Livery Companies to honour and celebrate the ultimate sacrifice by the Nation, Londoners, London Fire Brigade, the Auxiliary and National Fire Service in the London Blitz.

The Worshipful Company of Firefighters shall march in WW2 National Fire Service / Auxiliary Fire Service firefighter uniforms. Modern Livery Companies are invited to march in 1940s garb, themed perhaps, to their trade and / or guild / Livery at the time of the Blitz?

The Float:

The float this year is the 1937 Leyland/Metz TL DGJ309 ex-Soho / London Fire Brigade. This Turntable Ladder (owned by a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters and used as Modern Liveries Float at LMS 2016) and it’s crews shielded and protected the citizens of London, St Paul’s, Guildhall and the City through the darkest days of WW2. Churchill dubbed AFS firefighters ‘heroes with grimy faces’. 937 Leyland/Metz TL DGJ309 dimensions are: Length 30’, Width 7’6”, Height 10’8”, Weight 9t.

St John Ambulance is a volunteer-powered, charitable organisation dedicated to first aid education and response. We train people in first aid to make their communities more resilient, provide medical support at public events and support the NHS. We also deliver engaging youth programmes throughout England.

We help all girls know they can do anything. Lead by Girlguiding London South West county our float reflects the ambitions of our young members and is illustrated by the interest badges that girls can achieve. 72 new badges were launched this year inspiring girls to develop new skills in engineering, sports, adventures, laughter and much much more.
As the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls, Girlguiding is working to shape an equal world where all girls can be happy, safe and fulfil their potential.
Girls thrive in Girlguiding. They can be themselves and feel at home in our relaxed and welcoming all-girl spaces. They have fun and try new things, without so many of the pressures girls face in today’s world: everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. They’re up to 23% more confident than girls in the UK on average, and 36% more likely to have done something good for their local community or environment.
We are Girlguiding London & South East England Region. We are 44,000+ girls from 4-18 who come together to laugh, learn, explore and have adventures. We’re 11,200 volunteers who make guiding happen by giving our time, talents, enthusiasm and care for girls. We’re 2,990 local groups having fun and exploring activities week in, week out across London, Kent, Croydon, Middlesex, Surrey & Sussex.

Rotary International was started in 1905 and is one of the world’s largest humanitarian service organisations with 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries and geographical regions who volunteer their time and talents to make the world a better place.
We are going "Purple4Polio" for our End Polio Now campaign in the Parade to mark the fact that we are getting ever closer to making history and achieving Rotary's goal of a polio-free world.
The United Wards Club represents the pride we feel in the City of London. If you’re interested in discovering more about its history and traditions, then the United Wards Club is for you.

Pollinating London Together is a citywide movement proudly taking part in the Lady Mayor’s Show, dedicated to making London a thriving home for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. We work with schools, community groups, and businesses to enhance pollinator-friendly habitats, and create a template for change and action through leadership that can be implemented in urban environments across the UK.

The London Fire Brigade float will include a fire engine driven by some of our firefighters in fire gear and will display some of the specialist equipment that we use to keep London safe.

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is the world's largest humanitarian air service, providing access to some of the world's most isolated communities who live without basics such as food, education and healthcare. An MAF aircraft takes off or lands every six minutes across 25 low-income countries, transporting essential aid, life-saving medicine and long-term development solutions for thousands of communities.

City St George’s tradition of providing high quality education relevant to business and the professions dates back hundreds of years. City St George’s remains committed to delivering outstanding education, impactful research at the frontier of practice, and deep engagement with the communities we serve.
The University has six schools: Bayes Business School; The City Law School; School of Health & Medical Sciences; School of Communication & Creativity; School of Science & Technology; School of Policy & Global Affairs

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is proud to once again join forces with the British Standards Institution (BSI), the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), and the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM) to form the National Quality Infrastructure float at the Lord Mayor’s Show.

FM Conway is an infrastructure services provider and one of the leading manufacturers of asphalt in the South East of England – delivering vital services in transportation, the built environment and open spaces.

We are committed to building on our long track record of sustainable development to support, develop and maintain the UK's vital transport networks, built environment and public realm, whilst enhancing and promoting the positive connections between the built and natural environments.

We are leading the way for change and a better tomorrow.

Top multinational manufacturer of agricultural and construction machinery JCB, which this year celebrates its 80th anniversary, will for the first time join the farming industry at the Lord Mayor’s Show to say a huge thank you to the public for their overwhelming support in continuing to back British farming.

For this year’s historic procession, the Worshipful Company of Farmers, one of the modern-day livery companies, will also be supported by the NFU, Surrey Docks City Farm and Red Tractor Assurance.

Taking centre stage will be an iconic JCB Fastrac, alongside a JCB Loadall telescopic handler. Walking alongside will be former NFU Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors, Red Tractor representatives and youngsters from the Surrey Docks City Farm.