The City of London invites Londoners to ring in the holiday season with the annual Lighting of the Lights at Victoria Park on Friday, November 29 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Festivities begin at 5:30 PM with a complimentary 360° photo booth, providing a perfect opportunity for friends and family to capture festive selfies against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria Park
Food lovers can indulge in a variety of delicious offerings from a selection of food trucks, including Donut Diva, New Leaf Planet Based Food, and Grill 'Em, ensuring there’s something tasty for everyone
The evening will feature live music starting at 6:15 PM, with The Rockin’ Reindeer, led by Nathan Nykor of Juice Joint, along with local music artists. The highlight of the night will be the illumination of Victoria Park at 6:55 PM, with the ceremonial switch being flipped by London Olympian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil.
Mac Neil, who began her swimming journey at the London Aquatic Club, made headlines at the 2020 Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo, winning three medals, including gold in the women’s 100m butterfly.
The lights will be turned on at approximately 6:55 PM Friday evening, and Victoria Park will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland featuring over 75,000 lights that will illuminate the park nightly from 5 to 11 PM until January 13. Visitors can also enjoy an array of festive displays, including Santa and his reindeer, a Christmas train, and a cheerful snow family. Children can also visit Santa's Mailbox to send their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
Victoria Park washrooms
Access to the washrooms in Victoria Park will be available daily from 9 PM to 10 PM at the Kiwanis Memorial Bandshell throughout the holiday season. If the washrooms are locked, please contact a nearby security guard to have them opened.
Holly Jolly Holiday Market
After the Lighting of the Lights, join us at Covent Garden Market for the grand opening of the Holly Jolly Holiday Market. Stroll through a festive wonderland filled with local artisans, food vendors, live music, twinkling light displays, and free horse and carriage rides. Warm up by the fire pits while taking in the breathtaking sight of a towering Christmas tree in the heart of Rotary Square. Don’t miss the official tree lighting ceremony at 7:45 PM on Friday, November 29.
Outdoor skating
Weather permitting, the outdoor skating rink at Victoria Park will open early December (weather dependent). More details about outdoor skating will be shared in the coming weeks.
Downtown for the Holidays
It will be a December to remember in downtown London, with large-scale events including the Holly Jolly Holiday Market, Lighting of the Lights and New Year’s Eve in the Park; as well as small-scale activations like musical performances, silent discos and much more taking place throughout December. Visit Downtown for the Holidays to learn more about upcoming holiday events.
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