2008 REVIEW

ORGANISED BY THE HOWARD DE WALDEN ESTATE IN SUPPORT OF SPARKS, THE CHILDREN'S MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITY

Every year Marylebone Village hosts a Christmas Lights event to celebrate the switch on of its Christmas decorations. Organised by The Howard de Walden Estate, this is a fantastic community event packed with crowds coming to watch the switch on. The event is a true village affair with local retailers and residents working together to make the evening a success.

Children from the local schools sing Christmas carols, many of the shops and restaurants have special Christmas promotions and offer mince pies, hot chocolate, mulled wine, BBQ’s, champagne or a glass of sherry!

Marylebone Village is now recognised as one of the most desirable ‘places to be’ in central London and something of a blueprint for ‘village’ life within the capital. It is precisely this distinctive ‘village atmosphere’ that we feel sets this event apart from many other larger central Christmas events and makes for a truly enjoyable evening.

The event starts at 4pm with activities taking place until the early evening. Most of the activity is focused around the main stage on Marylebone High Street where the switch on takes place at 6pm. This year we have Gabby Logan turning on the Christmas Lights and ‘Hear Me Now’ from Last Choir Standing performing on the stage. Each year we support a different charity and this year the children’s charity, Sparks, will be the recipients.

Activities for 2008 included:
Father Christmas Grotto - free gifts to the children
The Royal Academy Brass Quartet
Snow
Fireworks
Christmas Card Competition announcements
Main stage – music including carols from local schools
Live performance from ‘Hear Me Now’ – Last Choir Standing
Cabbages and Frocks Market
Retailers Christmas food and drink in the street
Retailer Discounts and Promotions

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