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Live music and entertainment, a street market and boat trips are among the array of activities taking place at this weekend's Riverside Festival.

The popular free event, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary, takes place along the River Soar's Mile Straight, at Bede Park, Castle Gardens and Western Boulevard on Saturday June 3, and Sunday June 4.

It originally began as a small Sunday afternoon event, but has now blossomed into a two-day festival showcasing the River Soar and its surroundings.

Dragon boats will be taking visitors on free trips along the River Soar on Saturday afternoon, departing from Castle Gardens regularly between 12pm and 5pm.

Bede Park will feature a children's funfair, a variety of arts and crafts activities, workshops, beer tent and acoustic music area, as well as free table tennis tables, a giant tipi, storytelling, face-painting and stalls.

Nearby Western Boulevard will host an arts street market selling wares from local artists and craftspeople, an 'eco area' and world food stalls.

Ride Leicester will be operating all things pedal-powered, from free secure bicycle parking to pedal-punk bike art, and bike smoothies to information on cycling projects across the city.

Castle Gardens will provide the perfect place for a relaxing stroll and a range of music, art and crafts activities for all ages including a Down On The Farm area which will give visitors a chance to meet and learn about caring for animals on a farm.

Bede Park will once again host a full programme local live music. GoldWater will headline the stage on Saturday evening, with their unique blend of swampy blues, 60s psychedelia and theatrical rock, bringing to a close the day-long programme.

Sunday's musical programme will be headlined by Leicester singer/songwriter David Wyatt and his band.

For further information visit http://www.visitleicester.info

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