Leeds Waterfront Festival is set to return to the city this weekend.
Those heading to Leeds Dock will be able to enjoy lots of fun on the water as well as a mix of music, performance, arts and family entertainment. The programme will be running on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2.
The dragon boat race will undoubtedly be one of the highlights. Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for culture, economy and education, said: “It’s fantastic news that the Leeds Waterfront Festival will once again be returning this year, bringing our fantastic waterways alive for what is always a highlight of the summer events calendar and a real celebration of the city’s past, present and future.”
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Sharron Bright, from Canal & River Trust, said: “We’ll be helping to celebrate the city’s waterways and showcase the many ways you can enjoy being by water and how people can get involved in caring for the canal and help our charity make it a great place for people and wildlife.
“Thanks to the support of Leeds Building Society, we’ll be offering lots of free, family-friendly activities, from getting on the water with canoe, kayak and paddleboard sessions, to enjoying activities beside it, from face painting, a climbing wall and more.”
You can find out more about Leeds Waterfront Festival through the event's website.
To find out the latest event news in our city you can visit our Best in Leeds homepage. There you will also find a guide to great things to do in Leeds.
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