31 stunning photos of Diwali celebrations in Northampton town centre

A parade full of bright colour and lights took over Northampton town centre this weekend, as part of the town’s Diwali celebrations.

The Diwali Festival of Lights took place on Saturday (October 26) for its 24th year. This year it also returned to the Market Square and attracted a brilliant crowd.

The event organised by the Northampton Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation and supported by Northampton Town Council, West Northamptonshire Council and the Northampton Town BID, kicked off at 10am with henna painting, saree dressing and stalls, before live entertainment started from 1pm. The parade took place across the town centre from 6pm and school children showcased lanterns that were created for the parade during workshops supported by Northampton College.

Musical performers, community groups and students from the University of Northampton joined large-scale puppets including Harminder the Elephant, Sita, Ram and Hanuman took part in the ever-popular parade.

Take a look at these 31 stunning photos of Diwali celebrations in Northampton town centre.