The Christmas lights will be switched on this afternoon in Wanstead at 4.30pm.
Mayor of Redbridge Muhammed Javed will do the honours in George Green.
Pupils from Wanstead Church School in Church Path will sing carols and there will be music from the Salvation Army.
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