#trafalgar-square

#trafalgar-square

The annual Norwegian spruce in Trafalgar Square symbolizes gratitude and friendship, celebrating a historic WWII alliance while embracing eco-friendly measures.

Norway gifts the UK a Christmas tree yearly as a symbol of gratitude and friendship, continuing a tradition since WWII.

West End Live is an annual free outdoor concert in Trafalgar Square featuring live performances from various West End musicals.

Trafalgar Square serves as London's cultural and historical epicenter, hosting numerous public events and symbolizing the city's rich heritage.

St. Patrick's Day festival in London includes a parade, celebration of Irish culture, music, arts, and food.

The St. Patrick's parade route in London covers key locations like Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, and Trafalgar Square.

Feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square is illegal and could result in a 500 fine.

The new sculpture in Trafalgar Square symbolizes the struggle and remembrance of trans and non-binary individuals, showcasing over 700 unique faces.

The fourth plinth artwork by Teresa Margolles aims to unite the trans community and honor victims of hate crimes against transgender individuals.

The new sculpture in Trafalgar Square honors trans lives and highlights violence against gender-diverse individuals.

Tschabalala Self's 'Lady In Blue' and Andra Ursuta's 'Untitled' are the next art installations on Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.

The sculptures aim to represent contemporary womanhood and challenge traditional public sculpture norms.

Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self will be on the fourth plinth in 2026, representing a modern woman of color.

Andra Ursuta's upcoming work in 2028, Untitled - a life-sized person on a horse in slime-green resin, reflects on history and public monuments.

The shortlist for the next sculpture on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth has been announced, with two sculptures to be unveiled in 2026 and 2028.

The shortlisted artists include works featuring an enormous black moggy, a huge sweet potato 'island,' a ghostly shrouded statue, an ultra-colorful psychedelic vehicle, a South American bird nest sculpture, a striding woman, and public sculptures by Thomas J Price.

Trafalgar Square's Christmas tree underwent a 'branch transplant' to improve its appearance and has been hailed as 'the best in years'

Critics on social media initially pointed out the tree's brown, sparse, and asymmetrical appearance

London's iconic Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is traditionally shipped from Norway.

This year's Norwegian spruce may be the last due to concerns over environmental impact.