The city of Leicester is no stranger to the festival of lights, Diwali. This year, Leicester will be celebrating Diwali in a grand manner by introducing a new two-week celebration of Diwali in the city.
Fire sculptures, digital sparklers, as well as a 100-foot illuminated ferris wheel will be among the exciting new features of the festival, which begins with the switch-on of the city's Diwali lights, on Sunday 1st November.
There will also be new activities, including an Indian Summer Diwali Parade through the city centre; live Rangoli at the Clock Tower with international Rangoli artist, Janak Chauhan; and a Diwali Mela Bazaar, on Humberstone Gate West.
