The London Eye Illuminates for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
This weekend and next, the London Eye will glow in red and green, resembling a poppy to honor Remembrance Sunday (November 9) and Armistice Day (November 11).
Commemorative Lighting Details
The iconic landmark's pods will be lit up with stunning colors visible across London’s skyline at nightfall. As daylight decreases after the clocks go back, the warm poppy colors will shine brightly in the city center, visible from miles away.
Remembrance Events at the London Eye
Attendees on both days are invited to join a two-minute silence alongside the crowd around the London Eye, continuing a yearly tradition that marks Remembrance Day in the capital.
Citywide Tributes
- Transport for London (TfL) will decorate station roundels with poppies.
- Selected buses will also be covered in poppy-themed decorations.
“You can see the light display from one of London’s most iconic landmarks on both Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, paying tribute to those who have passed on in battle.”
The event highlights London's commitment to remembering those who sacrificed their lives in conflict, with multiple landmarks sharing this solemn tribute throughout the week.
Summary: The London Eye will be lit in red and green poppy colors on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, inviting the public to observe a two-minute silence and honoring fallen soldiers across the city.