Diwali came to life in Leicester Thousands of visitors enjoyed the famous Golden Mile, where the Leicester’s Diwali lights and the wheel of light dazzled the visitors. The main celebrations took place in and around the Golden Mile, with a packed programme of entertainment, food and cultural experiences throughout the day. Cossington Recreation Ground was full of live performances, featuring the Aakash Odedra Company and the Philharmonia Orchestra, together with a striking la

A wide range of events celebrating Diwali are bringing music, culture and community celebrations to venues across Leicester, culminating in the city's Diwali Day celebrations on Sunday 8 November. Leicester's annual Diwali programme will see the Golden Mile and venues across the city host a wide range of activities, celebrating the traditions and cultures that have helped make the city's festivities among the largest outside India. The programme includes community celebrati

Leicester and Leicestershire are gearing up for a blockbuster autumn of events, with major exhibitions, spectacular cultural celebrations, fright-filled Halloween attractions, fantastic food and dazzling firework displays giving visitors plenty of reasons to get out and explore the city and county over the coming weeks. Black History Month events There are events running throughout the month, from a classical concert using only black composers, a rare show from the iconic Len

Leicester’s renowned programme of festivals and events is to be boosted with an additional £105,000 of council funding. City Mayor Peter Soulsby has approved the permanent increase to the festivals budget, which will allow more community-led events to receive grant-funding from the council, while supporting popular events such as the Abbey Park Bonfire and the Eid celebrations on Victoria Park. The new funding includes an extra £65,000 for the festivals and events grants prog

Family friendly Diwali day celebrations are set to return to Leicester’s Cossington Recreation Ground on Sunday 8 November. Leicester City Council has announced plans for community dance, music and cultural celebrations to once again take place on stage in the park, which will also host food vendors, arts and crafts stalls and a children’s funfair. Pictures by Craig Thorpe Leicester Media Last year’s Diwali celebrations were scaled back due to safety concerns raised by the lo