In pictures: Leith Festival kicks off with Gala Day

THOUSANDS gathered as the traditional Gala Day and Pageant kicked off the 2016 Leith Festival.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jun 2016, 08:19 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2016, 16:28 BST
Caitlin Hunter with RJ Aitken, 2. Picture: Toby WilliamsCaitlin Hunter with RJ Aitken, 2. Picture: Toby Williams
Caitlin Hunter with RJ Aitken, 2. Picture: Toby Williams

The return of the live music stage saw performances from Boots For Dancing, Andy Chung, Gus Harrower, The Phoenix Choir and children’s favourite Mr Boom.

Also for the youngsters, the Gala Day Kids Zone hosted Tricky Ricky, The Barrow Band, The Hula Honeys and Kalli Kids, as well as bouncy castles and pony rides.

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Over the next week, the festival will see 43 events take place in 27 venues – all in the EH6 postcode.

Lieth Gala pageant, leaving Balfour Street and making its way to Leith Links. Picture: Toby WilliamsLieth Gala pageant, leaving Balfour Street and making its way to Leith Links. Picture: Toby Williams
Lieth Gala pageant, leaving Balfour Street and making its way to Leith Links. Picture: Toby Williams

Highlights include the Citadel Arts Group’s presentation Leith Doctors and Dockers, a double-bill of plays reflecting the challenges of life in Leith in the 19th and 20th centuries.

• See www.leithfestival.com for a full guide to the week’s events.

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