Cultural Events
Huddersfield Festival of Light takes place annually in November, usually in the town centre adjacent to the railway station. Each year there is a performance by a theatre company. The finale is a firework display. The 2007 show was performed by French company Plasticiens Volants, which used large inflatable sea creatures in a parade through the streets as they told the story of 'Pearl'. The 2005 and 2008 performances were by the Valencian artists Xarxa Teatre. The 2010 festival featured Belgian company Company Tol and their suspension act - Corazon de Angeles (Angels' Heart) and ended on 5 December with fireworks in St. George's Square.
Huddersfield Caribbean Carnival in mid July, begins with a procession from the Hudawi Cultural Centre in Hillhouse, through the town centre to Greenhead Park where troupes display their costumes on stage. Caribbean food, fairground rides and various stalls and attractions are available. A 'young blud' stage presents Hip Hop, UK garage, RnB and bassline.
Since 1986, Huddersfield's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community has a summer celebration and picnic. The event attracts thousands from miles around and is held as a gay pride event, usually at Castle Hill.
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