Promising lots of free family fun, Leicester Riverside Festival .This is The annual two-day event will take place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, in four areas of the city.

Bede Park, Castle Gardens, Western Boulevard and the Mile Straight of the River Soar are the four locations for the festival. Visitors will be able to enjoy fun activities both on and off the water. Bede Park will feature family activities including a fun fair, food stalls, arts and crafts, beer tent, acoustic music stage and lots of activities to get involved in. The nearby piazza will host a programme of live bands and music for all ages. Western Boulevard will once again be the location for the popular street market with arts, crafts, tasty street food plus the Ride Leicester cycling area. The River Soar will come alive with a colourful narrow boat rally, boat trips, kayaks and the opportunity to view and buy work from local artists at Art on The River.

To tie in with the upcoming Platinum Royal Jubilee celebrations, there will also a historical flavour to some of the events, giving visitors the chance to look back over the best of the 70-year reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Castle Gardens will feature a silent cinema, showcasing both the Royal Family over the decades, as well as showing a programme of family-friendly children’s films and hosting a range of eco-themed activities. Leicester deputy city mayor for culture, leisure and sport, Councillor Piara Singh Clair, said: “Riverside Festival signifies the start of the city’s summer programme, and is always an event to look forward to. Leicester deputy city mayor for culture, leisure and sport, Councillor Piara Singh Clair, said: “Riverside Festival signifies the start of the city’s summer programme, and is always an event to look forward to. For those who prefer more energetic activities, Bede Park will once again come alive with its funfair, while the Mile Straight and Western Boulevard will offer a wide range of activities and stalls for all ages and tastes.”

The festival will take place on Saturday, June 4 from 12pm until 7pm and Sunday, June 5 from 12pm until 5pm. Parking around the area is limited, so parking in the city centre, which is a short walk from the festival, is recommended. There is a free, secure bike park on-site.

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