Pink tarmac makes this road a little gayer than what the Queen might have had in mind for the street leading to her front gate. Nevertheless there it is, a whole stretch of pink tarmac from Buckingham Palace to Trafalgar Square. Used for ceremonial occasions, The Mall is closed to traffic on Sundays and on Bank Holidays. Nearby attractions include St. James Park, royal buildings, Queen Victoria's Memorial and the Admiral Arch leading into Trafalgar Square.