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Since 2010, management of the lights has been undertaken by Field and Lawn, a marquee hire company who also install the Regent Street lights. Around 750,000 bulbs are used annually. [4] Current practice involves a celebrity turning the lights on in mid- to late-November, and the lights remain until 6 January (Twelfth Night). The position of ...
The lights used to remain on 24/7 but this year will be lit only from 3-11pm each day. Oxford Street Christmas lights are on – but for shorter time amid energy crisis Skip to main content
Join Santa and his elves on the North Pole Express bus to see London’s landmark Christmas lights – from the lights of Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus decorations to the star of the skyline ...
The ceremony, led by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, includes a band and choir followed by the switching on of the Christmas lights. [4] Traditionally, the tree provides a focal point for Christmas carolling groups. [3] For many in London, the tree and the accompanying carolling signals the countdown to Christmas. [2]
Christmas lights in Verona, Italy. Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree with lights in London, England. Christmas lights (also known as fairy lights, festive lights or string lights) are lights often used for decoration in celebration of Christmas, often on display throughout the Christmas season including Advent and Christmastide.
A council has rescheduled its Christmas lights switch-on event due to concerns about the weather. Bedford Borough Council said the town's festivities would now be held from 10:00 GMT on Saturday ...
The annual switching on of Christmas lights by a celebrity has been a popular event since 1959. As a popular retail area and main thoroughfare for London buses and taxis, Oxford Street has suffered from traffic congestion, pedestrian congestion, a poor safety record and pollution.
A town's Christmas lights switch-on, due to take place on Saturday, has been postponed because severe weather is forecast. The event in Northampton's Market Square is now due to take place a week ...