Smoke On The Water: win, lose or draw, smokers (and vapers) welcome!

Don't miss Smoke On The Water, the annual and extremely popular Forest boat party.

This year's event is on Tuesday June 24, the same day as England's final group match in the World Cup.

The game against Costa Rica kicks off at 5.00pm so you watch that, then join the party.

Guests can board The Elizabethan from 7.15 at Westminster Pier where it will be static for an hour before we set off on a two-hour cruise, returning to Festival Pier on the South Bank at 10.15.

Win, lose or draw, we hope everyone will be in party mood. To alleviate any potential gloom, we've booked a live samba band to create a carnival atmosphere.

Smoking is permitted on the external walkways and rear open deck. The good news for vapers is that electronic cigarettes are permitted inside as well as out.

The Elizabethan can accommodate 235 guests but its best feature is a unique sliding roof that gives passengers a fantastic view of the London skyline as the Mississippi style paddle steamer cruises along the Thames.

Tickets are FREE but you MUST register in advance because places are limited.

To register email events@forestonline.org or telephone Nicky on 01223 370156.

PS. It's 24 hours since we began promoting this year's event and 75 tickets (a third of the total) have been snapped up already.

Don't delay, book today – as they say.