LEICESTER’S Caribbean Carnival and parade returns to the city this weekend and motorists are being advised that there will be temporary road closures in place.
The popular event will be held on Victoria Park on Saturday 2nd August with a colourful parade bringing the spirit of carnival to Leicester city centre.
This year, the parade will start at Moat Community College, with speeches outside the Leicester Caribbean Centre at 12.30pm, before heading off into the city centre at around 1pm and then making its way to Victoria Park.
The parade route includes Maidstone Rd, Sparkenhoe Street, Swain Street, St Georges Way, Charles Street, Humberstone Gate, Clock Tower, Gallowtree Gate, Granby St, Northampton Street, Charles St, London Rd to Granville Road and into Victoria Park.
Rolling road closures will be in place along the route from around 12.30pm until around 4pm. Temporary parking restrictions will also be in place throughout the day, to allow the parade to pass safely.
Granville Road and a short section of Regent Road (between University Road and Granville Road) will be closed to traffic from 6am until approximately 10pm on Carnival day.
Events at the park will continue until 8pm, with parking and waiting restrictions nearby remaining in place throughout the event.
Drivers should allow extra time for journeys in and around the city centre on Saturday (2 Aug) as a result, including those attending the Red Roses’ final Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Spain at the Leicester Tigers stadium, on Welford Road. Kick-off is at 3pm.
For more information about Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2025, or to book tickets, visit www.leicestercarnival.com
The event is organised by Leicester Caribbean Carnival Committee.