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Follow a children's lantern parade to Greenwich Market's lights switch-on
Greenwich Market, Greenwich Church Street, London SE10 9HZ
Local schoolchildren carry handmade lanterns through the Old Royal Naval College and Cutty Sark Gardens to Greenwich Market, where the crowd counts down to the Christmas lights at 5pm.
- Where
- Greenwich SE10 9HZ
- Format
- One-off
- Cost
- Free
Invite friendsPick a date, send one link, and see who's in.
How to get involved
- 01Book ahead
Grab a ticket from the website — these sell out.
- 02Turn up and enjoy
Nothing to prepare; it's a one-off experience.
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