Presenting London’s first-ever Great Reindeer River Race, a spectacular festive showdown on the Thames that sets the stage for Fulham Pier’s Christmas lights switch on! Six illuminated reindeer boats, crewed by young rowers from Fulham Reach Boat Club, will go antler to antler this Christmas, and it’s set to be a big one. Pick your reindeer, grab a flag and cheer them on from the boardwalk. Meet the Reindeer here. Setting off from Fulham Reach Boat Club, the reindeer boats will race downriver, turn just after Fulham Pier, then power back up to Fulham Reach to cross the finish line.The race kicks off at 6.30pm, with presenter and TV personality Mark Wright on commentary for every splash and swerve. Then, at 7pm, the winning crew will join actor and presenter Amanda Holden to flick the switch on the Christmas lights, with Mark on the decks afterwards to keep the party going. And if your reindeer takes the title? Bragging rights are yours, plus a voucher to redeem on a future visit to Riverside Market. The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Expect festive favourites sung live by a gospel choir, a first taste of Fulham Pier’s family Christmas show, plus the chance to say hi to Fulham FC players and friendly mascots Billy and Bella. Pop-ups and competitions will be dotted around the evening too, with a Royal Caribbean cruise up for grabs across the festive period. Escape into a magical woodland world as Fulham Pier becomes an enchanted winter retreat, with twinkling trees overhe

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