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Covent Garden announces Christmas Lights Switch-On date

Covent Garden, one of the world’s most recognised and loved festive destinations, announces the launch of its Christmas celebrations and Christmas festive programme, including the switch-on date for its lights and decorations. On Tuesday 12th November, visitors to the area will watch as the neighbourhood’s magnificent decorations and lights are turned on, including the illumination of the iconic 55ft Christmas tree, situated on the West Piazza.

Last year saw the arrival of Covent Garden’s new decorations, which included 40 gigantic bells with bows, 12 giant baubles and 8 spinning mirror balls, featuring over 29 miles of gold leaf and 275 kilos of glitter suspended inside the historic Market Building. This year also promises to bring something new and exciting to the neighbourhood, with a brand-new lighting scheme sweeping the streets of Seven Dials, featuring a further 150,000 LED lights across the streets and within the much-loved Neal’s Yard.

With a festive programme like no other to be disco throughout the Piazza, Seven Dials and surrounding streets, featuring Christmas celebrations, shopping events and dining festivities for all to enjoy, Covent Garden remains the most magical neighbourhood to visit this time of year.

Further details on the full festive programme and the switch on event to be announced in October.