The Lord Mayor's Show originally took place as a river procession, becoming a street parade in 1856. This shift coincided with modern work habits, complicating weekday events.
The annual Lord Mayor's Show now consistently occurs on the second Saturday of November following a 1959 law change, reflecting its adaptation to contemporary society.
For centuries, the Show's timing varied, shifting yearly based on the Feast of St Simon and St Jude, before the Gregorian Calendar standardized it in 1751.
Historic punctuality to the Lord Mayor's oath at Westminster was preserved even as the route transitioned, demonstrating the evolving traditions within the city.
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