12-03-2025
Leicester city centre illuminated for three-day light festival
Leicester city centre has been brightly illuminated with the start of a three-day festival of Light up Leicester festival began on Wednesday when hundreds of schoolchildren took part in a procession through the city installations have been set up at eight locations and the cathedral has been illuminated with a digital lightshow depicting the city's history including the discovery of the remains of king Richard III who is interred City Council said it hoped the free event would draw tens of thousands of visitors into the city centre before it ends on Friday.
The festival is being staged for the first time since 2022 when 80,000 people attended, the council Thursday, a 1.5km (0.9 mile) illuminated bike parade will take place around the city centre from 18:30 to 20:30 GMT with riders invited to "bling up" their bikes with Friday, a dance performance - The Holi Experience - will take place at the Clock Tower from 18:30 to 19: festival will conclude on Saturday when 4m (13ft) tall illuminated horses parade down New Walk from 19:00.
Art installation locations
Evanscent – a giant bubble-inspired structures in Jubilee SquareDouble Flux - a kinetic sculpture in Bath House LaneHula Hoop – Geometric hoops of light and sound in High StreetChorus – a light and motion sculpture in Market StreetNoor Tower – an LED light tower inspired by Moroccan architecture in ChurchgateBeacon – a light sculpture at the Clock TowerHenge – a light and sound installation inspired by ancient monuments in Town Hall SquareNocturnal – Glowing inflatable wildlife installations in St Martin's Square
Simon Jenner, of the Leicester Business Improvement District (BID) scheme said: "Light Up Leicester is a testament to the power of partnership, with our partners working collaboratively together to create something truly special for the city."
