Mayor's Thames Festival 2012

The Mayor's Thames Festival is an annual event in September and this year coincides with the closing weekend of the London 2012 Games, and the Mayor's - and the city's - final celebration of an amazing year for London in 2012.

It takes places on the South Bank between Westminster Bridge and Tower Bridge on the River Thames, on the river banks, and on the adjacent riverside walkways and public open spaces. It's all free and the real highlights are the Night Carnival and the finale fireworks by the Oxo Tower on the Sunday at 9.45pm.

• The Mayor's Thames Festival Guide
• South Bank Photo Tour
• September Annual Events & Weather Guide

Image: © Dave Wilcox / thamesfestival.org | London Travel Blog