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Launched in 1997, The Thames Festival attracts close to 500,000 people each year, the Mayor's Thames Festival has grown to become the capital's largest free, open-air arts festival.
The Thames Festival is a spectacular free event with loads of activities like fireworks, orchestra, rally and parade. The festival will take place on 11 & 12 September 2010 between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge on Thames River.The Thames Festival is also known as The Mayor's Thames Festival and are organized by Thames Festival Trust.
The Thames Festival is one of the most celebrated occasions of London and its River Thames. The celebration hosts an enthralling blend of arts, scenic display, and entertainment focusing River Thames. The festival of Thames significantly marks the cultural life and implication of London. This festival is scheduled for two days and takes place in the month of September. The London festival of Thames covers the riverside, road bridges, public open spaces, docks, and walkways of Westminster Bridge to Tower bridge and beyond with decoration and illumination. The festival is all about celebrating happiness and encouraging people to take part in the festive spirit.
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The Festival highlights the celebration of new work and artistic displays adorned with illuminations and street arts. The festival and its celebration also host carnivals, exhibitions, river events, circus, music, dance, art installations, and feast. The final day of the celebration is adorned by a magical illuminated night procession that goes around the north and south banks of the River Thames followed by fireworks display. The Festival is a conscious effort of bringing all the people together for a joyous celebration. It aims to build more encouragement among people in the admiration and celebration of River Thames and its environment.
The festival of River Thames is organized by Thames Festival Trust, a non-profit charitable trust. The independent trustees of the charitable trust comes together to plan such a grand event such as Thames festival. The Festival that seeks to celebrate the Cultural diversity of Lon don in style is one of the celebrated occasion that bring backs fun activities, festivities, entertainment, and events. |
About Thames Festival
The city of London is crisscrossed by the rippling River Thames which forms one of the most intimately tied parts of the city. The appeal of this vibrant city of London lies in the royal charm of the city. The various Festivals in London add to the color of the city. The Thames Festival in London is one of the most awaited and loved festivals. This is an annual event in the city and generally takes place in the months of September and October.
The Thames Festival in London is celebrated to mark the importance of the river Thames in the lives of the people living in this city. The Thames festival was first organized in the year in the year 1997. Since then, the London’s Thames festival has sought to become on e of the biggest free outdoor arts festival and a major event in the London Calendar. This festival brings al people together irrespective of age and any other cultural differences to enjoyment and entertainment.
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This is a free event and the colors of the festival mark the heart of London. The festival takes place along the banks of the river Thames. The area between the Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge is popularly the place for celebrating this festival, one of the most popular Events in London.
Have a great time at thames festival at south bnk -A cosmopolitan Delight. Thames Festival is such a good occasion , with huge crowds and a friendly atmosphere. A Spectacular Night Carnival with thousands dancing on the street in fantastic costumes. |
Events
 Various events and performing arts form an intrinsic part of this so popular Thames Festival in London. The festival upholds diverse street arts, street theater, massed choirs, circus and a great deal of music. The streets and surroundings of London are lit with lights and colors and the vibrancy of the festival touches the hearts of the people and the memory is rich enough to stay for a year long. Over the years, this festival has grown to become the largest free, open-air arts festival of the enchanting city of London. As music fills the air and vivacity of the London Thames Festival continues to touch the hearts of the people living in the city, a great deal of people also comes in here from outside.
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Thames Festival Party:
The festival that is a grand event and celebration of London generally witnesses around half a million attendees. The two day festival of live music, performances, and cultural events that is considered as the heart of all London celebration is free and open to all. Join the party, the celebration to enjoy and witness the liveliness and entertainment of the celebration. The festival representing the cultural diversity of London aims to appeal to all age groups with its diverse activity and events of fun and entertainment. You can just take a look at around 400 food and drink stalls of this carnival to taste the flavor. The carnival also hosts various genuine crafts stalls.
Highlights of Thames Festival:
In general, the tourist appeals or attractions of the Thames festival are the river parade, a choir of 1,000 voices singing together and the stunning Feast on the Bridge. The Southwark Bridge during the celebration is generally closed to traffic and transforms into illuminated eating area. The night festival has become one of the key highlights of the celebration. The night carnival hosts live performances of dancers and musicians, colorful parades, and other magical performances. The night carnival procession is joined by many people with lantern, floats, and costumes. You can attend this night carnival on Sunday, 12th September the final day of the celebration.
Fireworks of Thames Festival:
The night carnival and the illuminated procession generally end with a grand fireworks display the firework display can well be considered as one of the most amazing displays of color and lights. The display of firework literally lights up the entire Thames and the city of London in a colorful and vibrant atmosphere.
Join the fun, celebration, and entertainment of the spectacular Thames festival and set in a 2-day mood of revelry and festivity.
Thames Festival Classic Rally
It is a brand new eye catching event, it became the part of annual Thames Festival in 2009. It is a parade of vintage barges, oyster smacks and classic yachts. It includes more than 40 classic boats, Thames barges, Oxford and Cambridge boats will be docked in St Katherine Dock before the rally. But there are plenty entertainment options on the docks, many food and drink stalls set up along the side.
So, it can really be a good idea to Travel to London during this time of the year and be a part of the pulsating life that the festival brings in with it.The year 2009 recorded more the half million visitors. Like other years, theaters and carnivals kept the city rocking during the Thames Festival in London. The festival ends with a great deal of fireworks. The last night of the festival is usually so vibrant and colorful that the festive mood will linger in your mind long after the last note of music has faded off and the last bit of spark has died down. |
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