With no racing at the circuit on Friday, as the drivers take a break and mechanics work hard on the race set-up for the start on Saturday, many spectators make their way in to Le Mans town for the annual Drivers’ Parade. The Drivers’ Parade is an excuse for Le Mans to celebrate and have a party. This Friday the streets of Le Mans had a real carnival feel. After the marching bands and batton twirling girls the drivers are escorted through the crowded streets in the back of open top cars. All drivers are frantically scribbling their signatures on various photos, memorabilia and parts of female anatomy as they go. For the spectators the streets of Le Mans become very crowded and all vantage points are used. Here are a selection photos from our friends Neil Chapman and Pete Devine to give you a feel of this year’s Drivers’ Parade:

A thank you should also go to the Union Jack Bar (featured above) who offered all Travel Destinations customers (arriving with their special flyer) an exclusive drinks offer across Le Mans race weekend.