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Harry Potter Magic Lights Up London This Christmas
5 Nov
Summary
- Harry Potter-themed lights launch on Oxford Street.
- A free switch-on event features music and entertainment.
- Four 16-meter illuminated Hogwarts house crests adorn the street.
Oxford Street in London's West End is embracing the magic of Harry Potter this Christmas with a spectacular lights display. A free-to-attend switch-on event is scheduled for November 9th, commencing at 2 p.m. London time and officially starting at 4:30 p.m. The celebration, hosted on a pedestrianized section of Oxford Street, will include DJ sets, carol performances, and themed quizzes.
The festive decorations draw inspiration from the upcoming series, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,' premiering on HBO Max. Four impressive double-sided illuminated lights, each 16 meters wide, will represent the Hogwarts houses: Ravenclaw, Slytherin, Gryffindor, and Hufflepuff. These installations, spanning from Marble Arch to Tottenham Court Road, feature over 75,000 LED lights and 30 floating candles each.
Further enchantment awaits at Hanover Square, where a Christmas tree decorated with Harry Potter ornaments will be adorned with enchanted snowfall. This entire celebration coincides with the opening of the U.K.'s largest official Harry Potter flagship shop on Oxford Street and the premiere of the new HBO Original TV series, offering a comprehensive magical experience for fans.
