Everything you need to know about the one-day pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

"Sir Sadiq said: This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light, traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups and entertainment for everyone. As mayor, I'm determined to unlock Oxford Street's true potential and deliver a world-class, accessible, clean, avenue. The mayor argues Oxford Street is a critical area of national economic importance, which provides an estimated annual contribution of 25bn to London's economy."

"Oxford Street will be part-pedestrianised on Sunday September 21 from 12pm until 8pm. The street will go traffic-free from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus, about half a mile between Selfridges and the junction with Regent Street - between midday and 8pm. On the day of the event, a number of Oxford Street stores will be offering special deals. Themed outdoor areas will be established, catering to fashion, sport, music, food and heritage."

"These include areas branded as This is Style, promoting fashion, This is Play promoting sport, This is Flavour featuring dining, and This is Me, which will include interactive selfie spots. Other events include a children's literary festival, three stages and artistic workshops. Holland & Barrett will curate a wellness zone and a pop-up This is Love installation will be hosted by the charity Choose Love, which helps refugees and displaced people."

Oxford Street will be part-pedestrianised on Sunday 21 September from 12:00 to 20:00, closing the stretch from Orchard Street to Oxford Circus. The traffic-free half-mile will host themed outdoor areas for fashion, sport, music, food and heritage, branded This is Style, This is Play, This is Flavour and This is Me with interactive selfie spots. Retailers will offer special deals and activities will include a children's literary festival, three stages and artistic workshops. Holland & Barrett will curate a wellness zone and Choose Love will host a This is Love pop-up supporting refugees. The scheme aims to attract visitors and boost the area's retail and hospitality economy.

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