Despite having travelled to many countries, one of my favourite cities remains Newcastle upon Tyne. Having spent most of the past year and a half in Preston I love coming back home. It’s events like last night’s Winter Festival held around the city really make Newcastle come alive.
The winter festival began with music and carnival dancers around Newcastle’s Greys monument before the parade, organised by outdoor arts company Walk the Plank stunned the thousands lining the streets.
The cities Ice Queen (pictured above) led the parade up Northumberland Street and to the Civic centre where a fantastic fireworks display concluded the event. The parade was a fantastic way to say goodbye to 2010 and welcome in 2011.
Newcastle’s next big event will be Chinese New Year on February 6 when we will celebrate the start of the year of the Rabbit.
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