Leicester celebrates 30th Mela

Leicester Belgrave Mela celebrates 30th anniversary Credit: ITV Central News

The Leicester Belgrave Mela celebrates its 30th birthday this weekend.

Thousands of people are expected to take part in the annual event, which has grown every year since its inception.

As the festival grew in popularity, the Mela moved to Leicester's Golden Mile, before being staged at Leicester City Centre.

Established performers such as Navin Kundra, Junai Kaden and Tasha Tah will line up alongside local acts including Desi Masti and Kuntal's School of Bollywood Dancing.

Local dancers will add to carnival flavour Credit: ITV Central News

The festivities begin at 11am this morning.