Have a ‘Merry Kissmas’ in Covent Garden
Covent Garden, in association with BeautifulPeople.com, invites you to ‘Fancy a Kiss?’ - an exclusive Christmas event for single Londoners and for those who just want to share the love – all taking place beneath the Kissmas tree on Covent Garden's West Piazza on Thursday 9th December between 6pm – 8pm.
To help keep you warm and in the festive mood, and perhaps give you some 'dutch courage', the first 100 singles to attend will receive a free hot spiced cider, with a 2-4-1 offer to follow until 9pm thanks to the Cider Van.
This year, Kissmas in Covent Garden is all about bringing people together. Celebrations centre on ‘KISS’, an interactive light installation from internationally renowned artist Paul Cocksedge. ‘KISS’, adorned upon a 50ft traditional Christmas tree, is activated when two people hold the mistletoe under the tree and kiss. The electricity of their touch spectacularly lights up 50,000 red and white LED lights, creating a sensational light installation - a perfect scene for young love's first kiss!
WHAT: 'Fancy a Kiss? Singles night with BeautifulPeople.com
WHERE: Covent Garden West Piazza, ‘KISS’ Tree Installation
WHEN: Thursday 9th December 6-8pm
WHY?: Because it's Christmas and everyone likes a good kiss at Christmas
Other entertainment at Covent Garden across the Christmas period includes:
Musical Performances: Covent Garden Market Building will be filled with the uplifting sound of some of London’s most talented choirs, singing ‘love’- and ‘kiss’-inspired songs, as well as a host of carols. There will also be the usual classical performers adding to the Christmas ambiance in the Market Building.
‘Fancy a Kiss?’: A special singles nights beneath the tree on Thursday 9th December, for those looking to find someone to share a kiss with, There’ll also be a 2 for 1 offer on hot spiced cider from the Cider Van.
International Kiss Day: Inviting foreign nationals living in London to kiss underneath the tree on November 25th from 6pm-8pm . Covent Garden will film their kiss and personal message; and email it to their loved ones around the world. Taking place on Thursday 25th November.
Covent Garden Real Food Market: At London’s ultimate ‘love-inspired’ foodie stop-off there will be heart-shaped mince pies, aphrodisiac Oysters, hand-made chocolates for your loved ones and more. Every Thursday up to and including 23rd December from 11am-7pm (see notes to editors for more details).
Kiss-themed Products: The UK’s finest craft market traders on the Apple Market will be creating bespoke kiss-inspired items for sale – what better place to buy your loved-one a hand-made gift than under the roof of London’s most romantic building this Christmas.
Christmas Decorations: Alongside the spectacular tree, giant baubles will be suspended from the ceiling of the Market Building alongside glowing light installations. Topiary candy canes and a 37ft topiary reindeer, complete with red nose, will also adorn the Market Building and the Piazza.
Pucker Up!: Sponsor partner, The Body Shop, will be donating vital funds to youth charity The Prince’s Trust to help change young lives in the UK. To get you in the festive mood, The Body Shop will also be hosting ‘pucker up’ stations, where your lips will get a free makeover to give you the perfect pout and kiss-ready lips!
Bev Churchill, Covent Garden London Brand Director, comments:
"Love is going to be in the air this Christmas at Covent Garden, we want to bring people together to share some real festive moments that everyone will enjoy and remember."
For more information, visit: coventgardenlondonuk.com
