The London Pantomime Horse Race - Star Wars Special Edition

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From The London Pantomime Horse Race

  • Date Sun 15th December 2019
  • Location Greenwich, London

Event summary

Get ready for a unique and entertaining experience at The London Pantomime Horse Race - Star Wars Special Edition, taking place on Sunday, December 15, 2019, in the vibrant streets of Greenwich, London! Organized by The London Pantomime Horse Race, this year marks the 10th Anniversary of this delightfully quirky event, where over 30 teams of creatively dressed pantomime horses will race in homage to the beloved Star Wars universe. Participants will navigate a thrilling quarter-mile course, complete with over six pit stops, galactic steeple jumps, and the challenge of dodging asteroid belts!

Festivities kick off with a lively pre-race ceremony at Devonport House, featuring the hilarious 'Strictly NEIGH Dancing' parody dance-off judged by a celebrity panel. Spectators can also enjoy one of the largest Star Wars processions in London, showcasing an impressive battalion of Storm Troopers, Droids, Jedi, and more as they escort the panto horse teams to the starting line near the iconic Cutty Sark. This exciting event not only promises fun for all ages but also supports a great cause, raising funds for the Make a Wish Foundation and other charities. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day filled with laughter

Organiser's Description

The Horse is with you!

2019 marks the 10th Anniversary of the London Pantomime Horse Race, dubbed one of the Worlds wackiest annual race events.
Over 30 panto horses will be racing through the streets of Greenwich, London, (dressed in the style of various Star Wars based characters) in a fun-filled race-course featuring over 6 pit-stops, galactic steeple jumps and the occasional asteroid belt that racers must dodge along the quarter-mile route from King William Walk to Royal Hill.

Before the 1 pm race begins, selected race teams will also be strutting their stuff at the pre-race ceremony live show at Devonport House, in the nutty star wars themed parody dance-off contest 'Strictly NEIGH Dancing', (featuring celebrity judging panel).

The 2019 ‘Race-Day’ event, held each year at Greenwich, SE London, promises to be a very memorable day for racers & spectators alike.’
Expect to witness one of the largest Star Wars processions, held in London that will be featuring a huge battalion of Storm Troopers, Droids, Jedi's, Siths, Rebels, imperial officers who will be escorting the panto-horse teams from the iconic Cutty Sark boat, towards the starting line of the 2019 London Pantomime Horse Race.
The race event will be raising money for Make a Wish Foundation plus further team fundraising support for 4 additional charities.
Visit www.pantohorserace.org for further details.

TEAM REGISTRATION
Racers: please visit our website for registration steps or email [email protected] to register.
We strongly advise registering early to secure your team place & choice of Star Wars character.
MAY THE HORSE BE WITH YOU!

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