Ice sculptures, shows at London's Winter Wonderland park event

A four-year-old girl poses next to a ice sculpture at the launch of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland's Magical Ice Kingdom in London, Britain November 17, 2016. REUTERS 

LONDON - Organizers for the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland on Thursday were putting the finishing touches ahead the opening of the annual entertainment event in London, where visitors are offered a choice of games and attractions during the festive period.

Held in the city's central Hyde park, this year's event, which runs from Nov. 18 to Jan. 2, boasts fairground rides, an ice rink, observation wheel as well as performances by a circus and "The Nutcracker" on ice.

A variety of ice sculptures, including a boat and giant thrones, have also been built as part of a "Magical Ice Kingdom". — Reuters