Festive celebrations in London, starting next Friday
Festive lights in Victoria Park (Source: City of London)
London will have lots of events on tap to celebrate the holiday season this winter with a variety of festive offerings.
The kickoff to the holiday season takes place on Friday, Nov. 29 with the annual Lighting of the Lights in Victoria Park. The event starts at 5:30 p.m., and will see the park transform with over 75,000 coloured lights, a variety of displays, festive music, food trucks and more.
Later that evening, the Covent Garden Market will be hosting it’s annual Holly Jolly Market, with a tree lighting ceremony, at 7:45 p.m.
There will be local artisan and food vendors, cozy fire pits around the square, live music, and lights displays.
A carousel outside of Canada Life Place (Source: City of London)
The festive celebrations aren’t limited to Friday, there will also be a variety of free activities throughout November and December to celebrate the season.
- Carousel Rides outside of Canada Life Place – Friday, December 6, to Sunday December 16
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – outside of Covent Garden Market
- Market Lane will be transformed into Candy Cane Lane (starting November 29)
- Outdoor Skating in Victoria Park
New Years Eve in Victoria Park will wrap up the festivities with a bang, with fireworks, free outdoor skating, live music, and entertainment.
For more information, head to downtownfortheholidays.ca
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