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Leicester City Center came to festive life as the annual switching on of the Christmas lights took place in the 21st November 2019. Come with me as I take a look at the atmosphere of switch on evening in Leicester City Center, There`s lot's to see from the brightly lit tree containing 2000 lights and 900 baubles and 16,000 lights around the city bringing festive cheer to all ages. Enjoy sparkling stilt walkers and brass bands in various locations around the city and see the traditional nativity scene and diorama in the Town Hall square, the film ends with Leicester Cathedral ringing out it`s bells to mark the start of the festive season in the city.

The Leicestershire village of Newbold Verdon held its annual "Verdonbury" event on the 7th July 2018 featuring Duck agility performers the K9 Quackers, Classic Cars, a Funfair, Wigston Brass Band, ferret racing and Falconry displays among the attractions. Now in its 5th year the event organised by Newbold Verdon Community Action Group is as popular as ever and was well attended, whether this was down to the added attraction of an England World Cup game being shown on a big screen in the beer tent is a discussion is for another time but is certainly the reason the Wigston band end this film with a rendition of the national anthem.  

The Leicester Cosmopolitan Carnival is an annual all-day spectacular in the city center. Featuring a mix of art and music from around the world. The festival entertains and celebrates the wonderful diversity that makes Leicester so special. My film shows a selection of the artists performing at the event and moves from high street to the clock tower and onto Jubilee square, look out for World Drummers, A Brass Band and smooth reggae (check that guitar solo !) among others ! For further information on Cosmopolitan Arts please visit their website