Shortlisted for the Best Event/Festival in the Tourism Excellence Awards 2024-25 by Destination Lincolnshire and Discover Rutland, RiverLight 2025 will be the fourth edition of this celebration of Sleaford’s rich culture and heritage. It will once again bring the town alive with a vibrant mix of arts and creativity and will feature a colourful community-led parade as part of the Finale.

The theme this year is Circles, Cycles and the Summer Solstice, taking inspiration from the area’s rural heritage, medieval water mills and local folklore. The creative team are planning walkabout acts, a make zone, workshops, music and dance performances, art exhibitions, installations and much more. The first confirmed act is Autin Dance Theatre’s The Giant Wheel.

Throughout the Fringe and Finale, events and activities will take place at the newly renovated Market Place, at the Hub and Eastgate Green, Bristol Arcade, Riverside Centre and Sleaford Museum as well as sites along the River Path up to Cogglesford Mill. The festival also coincides with the North Kesteven Walking Festival and participants can discover many local walks throughout June.

The RiverLight Parade on Sat 21 Jun will involve local schools and groups taking part in artist-led costume-making and performance workshops - leading to an exciting and inclusive experience.

If your school or community group would like to be involved in the parade, please get in touch with usto register your interest. We’ll be sharing more details about this in the New Year.

lucy@hub-sleaford.org.uk and jo@hub-sleaford.org.uk

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