Caribbean carnival at Victoria Park

This huge annual event celebrates Caribbean culture in Leicester city

This year's theme is Latino Fiesta - think samba bands, Latin-inspired costumes and lots of dancing.

Originally founded in 1985, Leicester Caribbean Carnival is an annual event that celebrates Caribbean culture with a riot of colour and music.

Starting with the impressive Carnival Day Parade, which makes its way through the city ending with a finale outside Victoria Park.

Then it's an afternoon of Caribbean food, music and culture.

It's become one of the largest multicultural events in the Midlands, with over 80,000 lining the route in years gone by, as well as street performers and walkes and dancers there will be 15 floats in the Parade.

The parade will depart from Victoria Park before making its way through the city centre, and back to the park for the final performances.

The route from Victoria Park will be as follows:

• London Road
• Burleys Way
• Charles Street
• Granby Street (where there will be a stop)
• Northampton Street
• Charles Street

And back up London Road into the park.

TIMINGS

11:00am – The Carnival Village opens to the public

12.30pm – The official Carnival opening ceremony will take place

1.00pm – The Carnival Day Parade will depart from Victoria Park towards the city centre

8.00pm - The Carnival Village closes

It's £3 in advance (Online) for entry to the Village £4 on the day where there will be live music, dancing and food and drink.

Acorn Fostering will be at the event this Saturday, you can call them on 0116 251 3550 or visit www.acornfostering.com.