Hull Freedom Festival begins
The long-awaited start of Freedom Festival 2014 will be marked by the unveiling this evening of 'The Long Walk to Freedom', a stunning light trail that will illuminate Hull's Old Town.
Thousands enjoy Hull's Freedom festival opening night
Thousands of people descended on Hull last night (Friday September 5) for the start of the city's Freedom Festival.
The opening ceremony saw the unveiling of ' The Long Walk to Freedom' Light Trail, a collection of new art installations by local artists, inspired by Nelson Mandela and marking the parallels between his work and the origins of the festival.
At the city's Mandela Gardens, the Hull Freedom Chorus welcomed the Freedom Flame - a Dutch flame symbolising the end of occupation during WW11 - to officially mark the opening of the light trail and the start of the festival.
Street theatre performers Spark entertained the crowds bringing the streets to life with music, movement and colour, alongside a huge fireworks display ensuring the event went off with a bang.
Full programme details for Freedom Festival 2014 can be found at www.freedomfestival.co.uk
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