Armistice Day (November 11) takes place this weekend, commemorating all who have fallen in battle. To observe the occasion, the London Eye will light up in dazzling red and green – resembling a poppy – as darkness falls this Saturday. Those at the London Eye on both Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday (November 12) of these days will also be asked to partake in a two-minute silence as a mark of respect.
Glimpse out of your flat windows, scale Primrose Hill, or get a view up close tomorrow and on Sunday to see the spectacular lights honouring both landmark days in the calendar.
Imran Tauqir, General Manager, of the lastminute.com London Eye: “We’re proud to be lighting up the city skyline with this bespoke red and green poppy design honouring those past and present whose service and sacrifice has given us so much. We hope those visiting the London Eye on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday will come together and join us in a two-minute silence to pay our deepest respects.”
Armistice Day falls on November 11 each year, and the UK observes a two-minute silence to honour everyone who passes on. The light display on one of London’s most iconic landmarks will mark the day in a truly unique way and pay respect to the Armed Forces past and present. Remembrance Sunday takes place the following day.