Cart Marking 2025

  
Worshipful Company of Carmen - Cart Marking

Saturday 19th July 2025

Cart Marking. As well as being the largest parade after the Lord Mayors show, showcases a truly unique collection of transport dating from the horse and cart to the latest, cleanest, greenest, and safest in use today.

The regulation of carts dates back over 750 years to the early days of the City, with the ceremony of Cart Marking evolving over time.

Today the Carmen bring all that history back to life with a modern twist at our annual event, held each July.

You will see handcarts, horses and carts, horse-drawn carriages, steam engines, military vehicles and motorcycles together with historic, vintage and specialist vehicles including the latest, powered by electricity and hydrogen, on display.

The vehicles make their way to Guildhall Yard where they are greeted by the Lord Mayor of London, the Masters of not one but two City of London Livery companies and the Keeper of Guildhall Yard, all wearing their official robes and insignia.

As each vehicle is presented for marking, a commentator tells us about its history and relevance today.

Don't miss your chance to watch the parade of a wide variety of vehicles being marked followed by a Sparkling Reception and three course Lunch in the magnificent surroundings of the historic building.

To join The Master, fellow Management Consultants and others from the wider Livery movement Click here to make your booking.

We are offering an Early Bird price of £120 including VAT per person until Wednesday 28th May 2025.

Please note that payment for this event will be processed by Stripe (debit/credit card).

Dress code is "Business Attire" for those attaneing the lunch