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Leicester's Diwali Lights Switch-On

Thousands turned out to see the Diwali lights being switched on in Leicester last night.

It marks the start of more than a week of events in the city ahead of Diwali Day on 11th November.

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Video: Celebrations as Leicester Diwali lights switched on

Thousands of people attended celebrations in Leicester as the city's Diwali lights were switched on. There were dancers, fireworks and stalls for those who gathered on the Golden Mile.

See a full video of the evening's entertainment below.

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