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  Down by the riverside, there’s all sorts going on at Leicester’s riverside festival , in the heart of the city, a weekend bursting with music, food, arts, family fun, and vibrant waterside activity. Starting at Bede Park , where a Ferris wheel turns, giving riders a fun overview of the festival site, and along the mile-long straight. A right turn along the western boulevard past some balloons sees a busy street lined with traders and filled with visitors enjoying the atmosphere. We pass dancers heading to one of multiple performance stages and stalls offering GIANT SAUSAGES . Action on the water next as the ever-popular Dragon Boats line up to race under the bridges to the beat of a drum. In Castle Gardens , we meet performers from the House of Circus running a circus skills workshop for people of all ages. Nearby, a beautiful dress covered in flowers celebrates a bloom theme. Back to the riverside, and we see Paddle Plus offering the chance to 'have a go' in various wa...

A alternative view of the Diwali Day fireworks in Leicester with The National Space Center and Abbey Pumping station in the foreground. I found a high vantage point looking out across the city providing a view over the well known Golden Mile area and a top vantage point to view the spectacular firework display celebrating Diwali Day in the city. Also look out for the Wheel Of Light and countless smaller displays lighting up the night sky over the city. Wishing a very Happy Diwali to all Celebrating from Leigh984

The Leicester Riverside Festival takes place annually along the mile straight of the River Soar featuring music,arts,crafts and activities both on and off the water, for the whole family it`s a great day out for everyone. With a toot of the whistle from the Abbey Pumping Stations traction engine, my film shows some of the many highlights from Sunday at the festival. Look for Bill Bailey`s band playing toe tapping jazz as they travel along the river, the beautiful sound of the sing for water choir and tales of the canals of old England with the Bonnet And Belt theater company among other attractions. There is even an appearance from a strange yellow character not dissimilar to a Muppet riding his tricycle into castle gardens.

The Enderby Concert Band play a selection of brass band music to a large audience gathered in the walled gardens of Braunstone Hall in Leicester.

Highlights from the #Leicester riverside festival in 2016 featuring a lively weekend of activities for the whole family spread across Bede Park, Mile Straight, Western Boulevard and Castle Gardens. Sponsored by local housing provider Riverside, the festival encompasses an exciting choice of activities for all ages. My film features a selection of highlights from the festivals second day and features water sports tryout sessions from paddle plus, music from the sing for water choir, classic vehicles from the abbey pumping station and lots more to give you the viewer a feel for the festival atmosphere on site during this popular local event that signals the start of summer for many in the city.