Leith Festival 2008

LEITH FESTIVAL 2008
MAY 30th - JUNE 8th
150 Events
50 Venues

GALA DAY - Sat 7th June 11.00am - 6.00pm

Starting with the Leith Festival Parade from Lochend Park at 12.30pm processing down Lochend Road and from Leith Academy to the junction of Restalrig Road and then into Leith Links at Links Place where the event will be opened by this year’s ‘Provost’ Cllr Marjory Thomas @ 13.30pm.

The Gala will include:
11.00 - late Taylors Fun Fair Fun for all the Family at Taylor’s fun fair, suitable for all ages.

11.00 – 17.00 Messenger Sound System Roots, dub and reggae – all day long!

12.00 – 14.00 Golf Nearest the PinExplore the birth of Golf using old Hickory Clubs. Pitch the ball as near to the pin as possible. Prize for winners.

12:30 - 15:30 Eight Leith primary schools battle it out for the Festival Trophy at the Leith Festival Gala Day.

12.30 – 13.30 Streetcar 5 Piece rock, soul, pop and blues covers band with Susie Sue on vocals.

13.30 – 14.30 Opening Ceremony The Festival ' Lord Provost of Leith', Councillor Marjorie Thomas, opens the Festivities after the Parade has arrived.

13.30 – 16.30 Children’s Pony Rides Hard Hats Provided – £2.50 per ride.

14.00 – 16.00 Tug’O’War Competition Annual competition for teams of elite athletes from Leith’s finest drinking establishments.

Have you got it in you? Contact the Leith Festival office for entry forms.

14.15 – 14.45 Country Dancing Come and enjoy a display of country dancing by local school children.

14.45 – 15.15 Poster Competition Prize Giving The Presentation of prizes to the winners of the Leith Festival's annual poster competition.

15.30 – 17.30 Blue Finger Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band!

Enquiries:........ Enquiries, Leith Festival Box Office 0845 458 9709

info@leithfestival.com

Venue: 18 Leith LinksLeith Links