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.

111724_festive 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.

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