A new free festival celebrating North Tyneside’s cultural diversity is set to take place in Northumberland Square, North Shields, on Saturday 4 September.
North Tyneside Together will feature live music, street food, small fairground rides for children and activities including Arriva’s fun bus and henna hand art.
The live music stage will feature a klezmer band – a type of traditional Jewish folk music - and artists performing songs from Bollywood movies.
There’ll be international street food, stalls from a range of community organisations and the event will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to learn about each other’s cultures and traditions.
Norma Redfearn CBE, North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor said, “This event has been developed by our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Taskforce, set up to tackle racism and inequality in the borough.
“I am excited to see all the planning come together for a day of celebration that I hope everyone will come along to enjoy.”
North Shields Customer First Centre will host displays, films and fun activities for children and families throughout the day.
The event runs between 10am and 4pm with more attractions to be announced soon.
North Tyneside Together is organised by North Tyneside Council and supported by the Welcome Back Fund, ERDF action to support the safe return to high streets and town centre recovery following the pandemic.