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Lord Mayor's Show Sat 14 Nov 2009 in London There is plenty of pomp and no small amount of ceremony in this, a yearly event that has been repeated down the centuries. The Lord Mayor of London climbs aboard his gilded carriage outside his residence at Mansion House to join a formal procession through the monumental and financial heart of London - The City. The purpose is to claim allegiance to the Crown but the event has evolved to become a spectacle of broad and popular appeal. Half a million people turn up to watch the stately progress of the cavalcade past some of London's most famous landmarks, and millions more watch on television. The parade begins at Guildhall and proceeds to the Royal Courts of Justice before returning by way of Victoria Embankment. In the evening there is a huge firework display on barges on the River Thames, moored between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridge. more »

Pushkar Fair Until Fri 13 Nov 2009 in Pushkar The world's largest camel fair may not be at the top of everyone's list of must-sees, but the annual event at Pushkar is a true spectacle, a riot of colour and a cauldron of ancient tradition. more »	Radio City Christmas Spectacular Until Sun 20 Dec 2009 in Manhattan The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a glittering festive show of music, dance, toys and snow. more »
Athens Marathon Sun 08 Nov 2009 in Athens A sporting event rooted in ancient history, the marathon race was born here in Athens, when the soldier Pheidippides brought news of the Athenian victory over the Persians from the battlefield at Marathon. more »	Veterans' Day Parade Wed 11 Nov 2009 in San Francisco US war veterans are honoured on 11 November, the day World War I ended in 1918, in various locations around San Francisco. more »

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Singapore Rugby Sevens Until Mon 09 Nov 2009 in Singapore Each year Singapore's National Stadium hosts the popular two-day Singapore Sevens rugby tournament. more »	Cape Times FNB Big Walk Sun 08 Nov 2009 in Cape Town First held in 1903, the Cape Times FNB Big Walk consists of eight different stages all beginning on a different part of the Cape Peninsula and all finishing at the Rhodes High School in Mowbray. more »
Starz Denver International Film Festival Until Sun 22 Nov 2009 in Denver Over a 10-day period, the prestigious Starz Denver International Film Festival (SDIFF) presents a programme of approximately 175 films including features, shorts, documentaries, animations and other experimental works. more »	Hong Kong Open (golf) Until Sun 15 Nov 2009 in Hong Kong Played at the Hong Kong Golf Club in scenic Fanling every year since 1959, the annual Hong Kong Open is the second-longest running pro golf tournament in Asia. more »
Phimai Festival and Boat Race Until Sun 15 Nov 2009 in Nakhon Ratchasima Attracting thousands of spectators each year, the annual Phimai Festival and Boat Race in Nakhon Ratchasima is a wonderful spectacle. more »	Raja Muda International Regatta Until Sun 22 Nov 2009 in Selangor Launched in 1990, the annual Raja Muda International Regatta includes a series of races in a number of different classes including racing, cruiser, multi-hull, classic and - newly introduced in 2006 - a vintage class for pre-1950 yachts. more »
Remembrance Day Wed 11 Nov 2009 in Saint Lucia Honouring all those who fought in the two World Wars, Remembrance Day is marked with wreaths, ceremonial parades and parties. more »

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