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Leicester Riverside Festival 2014



In this video I visit The Leicester Riverside Festival which takes place annually in Leicester in Bede Park along the Mile straight, Western Boulevard and in Castle Gardens.
The event is one of Leicester`s biggest free festivals and features activity's both on the water and on land including samba bands (Sambando) and street performances from performers such as Octopus Ocean.
Along the River Soar (Mile Straight) various decorated narrow boats are moored and food served (Barge Burger),
Riverside attractions include Jazz music from Jazz On The River a floating band who travel up and down the river as they play and a chance to try various water sports such as canoeing and coracle boating.











     
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Location: De Montfort University, Queens Building, Mill Lane, Leicester LE2 7DR, UK

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