Islington is getting into the Christmas spirit with a host of festive events and unmissable celebrations.
Camden Passage will come alive on November 30 with a line up of music, art exhibitions, and a catwalk show.
The pedestrian street, which is home to myriad independent shops and cafes, is running a Christmas shopping event that also celebrates Japanese culture.
The Mayor of Islington will open proceedings at 2pm with models dressed in original Victorian costumes, performances in shop windows, and a red carpet kimono and bridal wear catwalk show along the Passage at 5pm.
Islington Green will once again host festive celebration 'Glow in the Angel' on Saturday November 23.
Once again the Mayor of Islington will attend the event, which runs from 1pm-6pm and includes music, food, free craft workshops and a Santa's grotto.
Funded by Angel Islington Business Improvement District, it includes free Made in Angel craft sessions; decorating gingerbread figures, creating Santa spoon puppets, making advent calendars, and writing a 'postcard of joy'.
There's also face painting, storytime, a Santa's grotto, and appearances by King's Head Theatre's panto Cinderella, Little Angel Theatre’s Scruff’s Christmas Adventure, and Tall Stories’ Room on the Broom stage show.
Roaming Singing Crackers will entertain crowds, along with music by a brass band and turns from from William Tyndale School's performing arts academy.
Anyone wanting to pipe up themselves can join in with Mrs H and the Sing-along Band or visit Lucky Voice's Christmas karaoke booth.
Angel Central holds its Christmas light switch on at 6.30pm on November 22.
The Snowman and the cast of King's head panto Cinderella will be special guests at the shopping centre in Parkfield Street to help press the button on the illuminations.
Festivities start from 4pm with jugglers and dancers, a Christmas singalong free neon face painting and hair braiding, plus free popcorn and candyfloss.
Islington Square off Upper Street holds its celebrations on November 23 with a Christmas market with local makers' stalls, craft products and a Christmas tree installation.
The cast of Cinderella will also make an appearance as part of the entertainment at The Christmas Sorting Office.
Between 12pm and 5pm, there are free workshops including Christmas Wreath making, sip and paint, plant pot painting and kid friendly arts and crafts and an illustrator decorating handmade gift tags.
Children are invited to write cards or letters to Father Christmas and post them in the Islington Square Post Box. Each letter is in with the chance to win a gift throughout the festive season.
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