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Glasgow Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Incredible pictures from Govanhill International Festival parade
The festival, which is now in its ninth year, continues to grow following its initial inception as a joyful response to racist attacks that took place in 2017. READ NEXT: Govanhill Festival parade to take place in Glasgow this Saturday The day began with a lively parade starting at the Victoria Road gates in Queen's Park and weaving through Victoria Road, Allison Street, Cathcart Road, and Calder Street before reaching the park. This year's parade was led by Bloco Dardara's powerful drumming and the vibrant moves of the Latino Dance Project. The parade is an anti-racist festival designed to celebrate creativity, solidarity, and community. READ NEXT: James McAvoy does the most Scottish thing in London – and Martin Compston loves it Here are 18 incredible pictures from the parade, captured by our photographer Robert Perry. (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Robert Perry, Newsquest)
Glasgow Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Govanhill Festival parade to take place in Glasgow this Saturday
The parade will take place on Saturday, August 2, as part of the annual Govanhill International Festival and Carnival—an anti-racist festival designed to celebrate creativity, solidarity, and community. Now in its ninth year, the event continues to grow following its initial inception as a joyful response to racist attacks that took place in 2017. Read more: Famous Glasgow venue to transform into Wild West for new country music festival Almost a decade on, organisers say the event's anti-racist message remains a central focus of the festival. The carnival will run from 2pm to 4pm in Govanhill Park and is completely free to attend. The day will begin with a lively parade starting at the Victoria Road gates in Queen's Park and weaving through Victoria Road, Allison Street, Cathcart Road, and Calder Street before reaching the park. This year's parade will be led by Bloco Dardara's powerful drumming and the vibrant moves of the Latino Dance Project. In the park, visitors can expect to hear live music from Obia Sounds, Samba Sene & Diwan, Govanhill Voices, and Town Centre. The programme will feature Afro-Caribbean electric folklore and a fusion of mbalax and Afrobeat grooves. Govanhill People's Pantry will also be serving up 500 hot meals as part of a community meal celebrating the neighbourhood's diversity. Participating groups include Milk Cafe, Food Not Bombs, The Hidden Gardens, Kin Kitchen, and GAS. The event will also showcase the work of organisations such as Merry-go-round, Apparel Exchange, Milk, and Al-Khair, alongside festival producers Govanhill Community Baths Trust. Organisers promise plenty of activities for children, including kite-making, circus skills, inflatables, face painting, and the ever-popular parade unicorn. Read more: In pictures: Thousands enjoy Glasgow family festival Workshops for all ages will be available in the Protest and Play Zone, run by Glasgow Climate Action Hub (Southside). Visitors can try junkyard monster-making, t-shirt yarn bowl weaving, or stop-motion animation. Organisers are advising attendees to come prepared for all weather. Full programme information and details on how to book tickets can be found on the Govanhill Baths website.
