Horse Guards Parade

　　Horse Guards Parade is situated in the center of Britain’s political center, Whitehall (also translated as White Hall), next to Downing Street, and stands in contrast with Buckingham Palace across St. James's Park. It serves as the gateway to the British royal residential area and is also the venue for major ceremonies in London. Every year on the Queen's birthday, a military parade of the Royal Guard is held here to celebrate her birthday.

　　Since the 17th century, Horse Guards Parade has been the site of British—and other—celebrations; today, it draws crowds of visitors every day, as the Changing of the Guard ceremony allows tourists from around the world to witness the sight of handsome, stalwart horsemen on majestic steeds. Even more excitingly, during the 2012 London Olympics, temporary venues were set up here and fine sand was brought in, creating London’s one-of-a-kind beach that served as the competition venue for beach volleyball.

　　Horse Guards Parade Must-visit reason: The primary venue in London for various ceremonies and events Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain] Province/State where the attraction is located: Greater London [Greater London] City where the attraction is located: London [London]