2008 Christmas lights switch-on ceremonies in London


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Christmas Lights in London

2008 Christmas Lights

The following are the dates of the switch-on ceremonies for the Christmas Lights in London in 2008.
The lights are lit after dark each day until 6th January (Twelfth Night).

- Regent Street: Thu 6 November 2008
The London Community Gospel Choir performed on stage at about 6pm, and the lights were switched on by band McFly at about 6:50pm.
* For photos of this event, see: Ideas/Album/RegentStreetLights

- Oxford Street: Wed 12 November 2008
The cast of Mamma Mia and some of the X Factor Finalists performed before the lights were switched on by the Sugababes.
* For photos of this event, see: Ideas/Album/OxfordStreetLights

- Carnaby Street: from Thu 13 November 2008
13 oversized inflatable snowmen will be suspended above the 12 streets of Carnaby and set among thousands of sparkling snowflakes. In the Newburgh Quarter there will be traditional Christmas trees with pretty pea lights, whilst Kingly Court will be transformed with shimmering light installations

- Marylebone High Street: Wed 19 November 2008
The TV sports presenter Gabby Logan will switch on the lights on the main stage on Marylebone High Street at 6pm. Other events between 4-6:30pm include carol singing, a Santa's grotto, and a performance on stage by the choir Hear Me Now (featured on the BBC series Last Choir Standing).
* For details, see: http://www.marylebonevillage.com or http://www.marylebonechristmaslights.com

- Bond Street: Thu 20 November 2008
The lights will be switched on at 6pm by a celebrity, from a stage set up on the corner of Burlington Gardens and Old Bond Street. There is seasonal entertainment along the street from 5pm-8pm.
* For photos of past events, see: Ideas/Album/BondStreetLights

- Trafalgar Square: Thu 4 December 2008
The Mayor of Oslo and the Lord Mayor of Westminster turn on the lights of the Norwegian Christmas Tree, and the choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields will sing. The ceremony lasts from 6pm-6:30pm.
* For more information and for photos of past events, see: Ideas/Album/NorwegianTree

Regent Street lights (2008)
form a series of giant stars

Oxford Street lights
(2008)

Artist's impression of planned
Carnaby Street decorations (2008)

2007 Christmas Lights

John Lewis (in Oxford Street) (2007)

Carnaby Street decorations (2007)

These were the details of last year's Christmas lights switch-on ceremonies:

- Oxford Street: Wed 7 November 2007 5:00-6:30pm (from a stage outside John Lewis)
Lights were switched on by Leona Lewis, and there were performances by Westlife and some of the cast of the West End musical Mary Poppins.
* For photos, see: Ideas/Album/OxfordStreetLights

- Marylebone High Street: Thu 15 November 2007, 4-6:30pm
Carol singing, live musical performances, street entertainers, store events and Santa's Grotto. Lights were turned on at 6pm by quartet Teatro.
* For more information see: http://www.marylebonevillage.com

- Regent Street: Tue 20 November 2007 - arrive there by 5:45pm for a switch on at about 6:00pm
Crowds met entertainers at either end of Regent Street and walked together to the middle of the street for the switch-on..
* For photos, see: Ideas/Album/RegentStreetLights

- Bond Street: Thu 22 November 2007, 5-8pm
The 2007 lights were switched on by British supermodel/novelist/actress Sophie Dahl.
* For photos, see: Ideas/Album/BondStreetLights

- Trafalgar Square: Thu 6 December 2007, 6-6:30pm
The Mayor of Oslo and the Lord Mayor of Westminster turn on the lights of the Norwegian Christmas Tree.
The ceremony starts at 6pm and the lights will be switched on at 6:30pm
* For more information and for photos of past events, see: Ideas/Album/NorwegianTree

Regent Street lights (2007)

Bond Street lights (2007)

LINKS

British Christmas traditions: Ideas/Album/Christmas
Lincoln Christmas Market: Travel/Tours/England/Lincoln
Ideas for Christmas presents: Ideas/Gifts/Christmas
Making a Christmas cake: Britain/Food/Cooking/ChristmasCake
Ice skating: Life/Sport/Winter
Twelfth Night: Ideas/Album/TwelfthNight

Events in the UK in November: Ideas/Events/November
Events in the UK in December: Ideas/Events/December

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