March literally blows up the capital with noisy festivities in honor of St. Patrick's Day, and first of all - with the colorful St. Patrick's Day Parade, which gathers thousands of musicians, dancers, tourists and ordinary citizens. During these days, all the city is painted green, Celtic music sounds at every corner, and almost everywhere there are competitions of dance groups. Another traditional event - the Spring Equinox is celebrated on the night of March 20-21. The last week of March in London is known for the most famous rowing competition between the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race teams. This tradition was established in 1829, during which the rivals on classic rowing boats pass 6.8 km on the speed directly on the Thames. In April, passes the famous London Marathon from Greenwich Park to the Westminster Bridge. It is one of the most prestigious and massive races in the world. In May, the city of London starts to prepare for the famous five-day Chelsea Flower Show, organized since 1913 by the Royal Horticulture Society. In the framework of this event, the landscape designers and florists from all over the world demonstrate the latest achievements in the field of gardening, special thematic gardens, and new varieties of plants and flowers. The task for florists and designers is changing every year, what makes this event more interesting!
The Official Birthday is the most famous event in the country, and it also opens the summer calendar of festivals. It is traditionally held in June, and if you are in London - you will have a chance to see the Queen. From early June till the middle of the month passes the Summer Olympia Fine Art & Antiques Fair. It is one of the largest art and antique fairs, where hundreds of authoritative companies and private collectors exhibit their goods. The London Festival of Arts is held in the capital for 2-3 weeks and usually, falls on the end of June - the beginning of July. It offers a huge variety of performances by classical musicians, opera and theatrical groups, specialized film screenings and excursions. At the same time, the City of London Festival begins. This festival is, perhaps, the most respectable London holiday, which offers many free morning concerts in churches, parks, and squares - from classics to jazz. Around this time period passes the famous two-week Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships. July is, perhaps, the busiest period of the year. In the middle of July, the oldest rowing race in the world starts - Doggett's Coat and Badge. Since 1715, it has been held annually, and for the victory at the distance of 7.4 km from the London Bridge to the Chelsea Bridge, the champion receives only ... 50-250 pounds, a red raincoat and a silver badge issued in the honor of the accession of George I to the throne. However, this is one of the most prestigious prizes in the world of such races, so there is no end to the participants. In August, the street festival of Caribbean culture Notting Hill Carnival passes. It's accompanied by a costumed parade and dance performances and is considered the second largest in the world after the Carnival in Rio.
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