Will July 4 general election clash with your summer plans? From Wimbledon, music gigs, England's bid for Euros glory and the British Grand Prix, all the dates in the diary around polling day
Daily MailWhen it comes to important national occasions, they don't get any bigger than a general election. The most obvious clash is with Euro 2024, with England potentially playing in the quarter-finals the day after the election and two matches scheduled to take place on July 5. The most obvious election clash is with Euro 2024, with England potentially playing in the quarter-finals the day after the poll - and two matches scheduled to take place on July 5 The BST festival in Hyde Park - featuring the likes of Robbie Williams, Kylie and Kings of Leon - starts on July 5. The election is due to take place during the first week of Wimbledon, known for its strawberries and cream The American holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence which was ratified on July 4, 1776. There are some annual independence day events which will be taking place in London, including a '4th July Celebration' at Redcliffe Square and a '4th of July Boat Party' at Westminster Millennium Pier.