Anyone going to the victory parade??

[jpchenet]

Is anyone else planning on going to London on Monday for the World Cup Winners parade?? If so, does anyone fancy a pint afterwards??  

[Andy Zarse]

Yes and yes.

Where and when?

[jpchenet]

I was thinking of somewhere around Trafalgar Square??  I'll do some research and come up with a couple of possible venues.

[Steve Pyro]

Count me in, I assume it'll be mid afternoon ish.  I'll wear a red carnation.

[jpchenet]

I believe the parade starts at Marble Arch at 12.00 noon. Initially they have said it should get to Trafalgar Square for about 13.00. I can see it taking a little longer though depending on crowd levels.

[Andy Zarse]

Just let me know where and when, T Square sounds good, or Soho area?

I am easy to spot; I'm absolutely gorgeous.

[jpchenet]

I was just going to look out for the Commer!!  

Are vintage vehicles excempt from the Congestion Charge??  

[gibberish]

Anyone know what the actual route is.  I work in the general area

[jpchenet]

It will begin at Marble Arch, proceed down Oxford Street and turn right into Regent Street. The buses will then travel down Haymarket and are expected to reach Trafalgar Square at 1300.

[Steve Pyro]

Some details on the route
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/topstories/display.var.436701.0.london_parade_for_world_cup_champions.php

and some suggestions for a pub
http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/home_feat_10things_victoryparadebars.asp

[jpchenet]

Count me in, I assume it'll be mid afternoon ish.  I'll wear a red carnation.

I'll be the one in an England shirt  

[gibberish]

OK, now this lot moves almost right passed my office.  Is there any point in me scouting a drinking venue that might be just a bit less crowded?

[Steve Pyro]

Good idea.  I suggest you carry out some intensive investigations  

[jpchenet]

Excellent idea Gibberish, thanks for offering.

I was going to suggest The Walkabout at Shaftsbury Avenue but that might be rubbing it in their noses a bit!!  

[gibberish]

Good idea.  I suggest you carry out some intensive investigations  

Will do Steve.  Is it preffered to find a pub where you might stand a chance of getting to the bar (if that's going to be possible at all) or one that's very close to the route?  I'd suggest somewhere close to Oxford Circus tube station as this is on the junction of Oxford Street and Regent Street.