Free celebration of
fine food, music and entertainment
A fantastic free celebration of
fine food, music and entertainment set within London's historic
docklands is being hosted by Newham Council later this
month.
The inaugural Waterfront Festival will take place from
11am-9pm alongside the final stage of the prestigious cycling
competition The Tour of
Britain, which rolls into the borough on the same day, 18
September.
This exciting explosion of colour, music and laughter is taking
place at the Royal Victoria Dock by ExCel and will provide the
perfect accompaniment to the day's cycling extravaganza.
The event will combine the finest local foods as well as a live
music line up fresh from the stages of Glastonbury.
The Festival will also welcome some of the best international
street theatre performers, including stilt walking pirates and
breathtaking juggling. There'll also be an inflatable 18-metre long
beached whale, which children will be regaled with stories from
dwellers within.
Food lovers can feast on freshly caught salmon from nearby
Billingsgate Market, as well as cheeses from the South West,
sizzling sausages from the Lake District and crusty baked bread and
pastries from Borough Market.
There will also be traditional East End pie and mash, delicious
ice cream and some of the best vegetarian food in London - there
really will be something to suit every palate!
Music maestros Swing Zazou and Los Albertos will be among the
bands performing during the day and residents will no doubt get
into the swing by jiving along to 1930s jumping jazz and folk
tunes.
The day's activities will provide cycling enthusiasts with plenty
of opportunity to refuel from the day's exertions.
Newham Mayor Sir Robin Wales said: This free festival will
showcase the very best of the borough as we look forward to the
2012 Games.
"Newham is already the first choice for a number of tops sports
competitions and the Waterfront Festival will encourage people to
spend a day at the docks after watching the final stage of the
prestigious Tour of Britain.
"There's going to be plenty to enjoy so come along and feast on
fantastic food and take in the breathtaking sights the docks have
to offer."
Fireworks will bring the event to a close shortly before 9pm with
a dazzling display over the water as the Royal Victoria Dock
footbridge takes centre stage in what promises to be a spectacular
show.
The Festival is organised by Newham Council, sponsored by ExCeL,
and will run from 11am to 9pm. For more information on how to get
there call 020 8430 2000 or visit
www.waterfrontfestival.co.uk.