‘Harry Potter’ Oxford Street Christmas Lights Details Revealed: Hogwarts Houses and a Tree With “Enchanted Snowfall”

Floating candles and more await fans in the heart of London's West End as the decorations, inspired by the upcoming 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone' series, get ready to go live in a switch-on event. The 'Harry Potter' Oxford Street Christmas lights in London will feature Hogwarts houses, floating candles and an Xmas tree with enchanted snowfall. A month ago, HBO Max and the New West End Company unveiled a landmark partnership “to bring the magic of Harry Potter to Oxford Street this Christmas.” On Thursday, they revealed more details about the festive Harry Potter Oxford Street celebration. Among the news was a free-to-attend Christmas lights switch-on event and “multiple magical moments celebrating the world of Harry Potter.” A switch-on countdown event will open from 2 p.m.

London time om Nov. 9, with an official start time of 4:30 p.m. The event will run until 7 p.m. “Taking place on Oxford Street, spanning part of the newly pedestrianized section between Oxford Circus and Bond Street, the special fan event will be hosted by Hits Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson,” the organizers said. “Hits Radio’s Marvin Humes will provide DJ sets throughout the afternoon and evening, with a carol performance by the Oxford Street Christmas Choir, plus a themed quiz, exclusive content and other surprises for fans in