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Leicester Riverside Festival 2024

Gateway House, Leicester LE1 9BH, UK

Join me for some riparian entertainment at The Riverside Festival which
returned to Leicester`s Mile straight and surrounding areas for its 25th year in 2024.
New for 24 was Dragon Boat racing with teams from NHS UHL, Arriva, Market Bosworth and Highfield Rangers among those competing and raising money for Prost-Aid.
To the rhythmic beat of the drum the rowers sped their narrow dragon fronted boats between The Newark Bridge and Bridge 111A which acted as the finish line, who won ?, stay after the credits to find out !.
After the races we head to the Bede Park area where there are water sports to try and boat trips along the river.
Heading onto the Riverside De Montfort University campus we find a giant watering can celebrating 25 years of the festival (created by Kate Carton Events).
Coming through !, Sambando perform for crowds outside the red bricks of the Queens Building before a unexpected interruption by the 'New for 24' land train offering trips around the festival.
Following the train we come to a circular stage covered in mirrored plastic and a acrobatic performance of 'Fish Boy' by 2 Face Dance.
Mission Magpie end our look at festival highlights with their amazing creations in textiles.
Remember to stay tuned after the credits to find out who wins Dragon Boat Races.

























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