Diwali celebrations light up Northampton town centre with spectacular annual parade

By Alastair Ulke
Published 21st Oct 2019, 11:33 BST

Northampton was brought to life with lights, dancing and parading characters this weekend for the 19th annual Diwali celebrations.

The five day festival of lights is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world and celebrates the triumph of light over darkness.

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Here's a round-up of the spectacular procession through Northampton town centre on Saturday (October 19).

This year marked the 19th annual Diwali celebrations for Northampton.placeholder image
This year marked the 19th annual Diwali celebrations for Northampton.
The annual event is organised by the Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation and supported by Northampton Borough Council.placeholder image
The annual event is organised by the Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation and supported by Northampton Borough Council.
The procession is joined by hundreds of residents and children carrying lights and lanterns.placeholder image
The procession is joined by hundreds of residents and children carrying lights and lanterns.
The annual Festival of Lights celebrations took centre stage in Northampton on Saturday (October 19).placeholder image
The annual Festival of Lights celebrations took centre stage in Northampton on Saturday (October 19).
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