An all-day, free party to celebrate Sadler Gate returns to Derby this summer after last year’s event attracted hundreds of visitors.
The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) is working with the Love Sadler Gate group, representing resident businesses, to organise the Celebrate Sadler Gate on Saturday, June 27. As part of the day, Derby people will be able to enjoy free street entertainment including a live show from high energy, five-piece roaming brass band, King Brasstards from 11.30am.
Singing princesses will entertain shoppers outside The Old Bell, there will be face painting for younger visitors, choirs, movie characters on the street, flash sales in some of the shops and new and exciting UV disco for children in Ryders in The Blacksmiths Yard.
During the day, there will also be some free, friendly competition where visitors can test their speed and agility on a Batak machine with some great prizes on offer.
Former Most Haunted star and Derby ghost expert, Richard Felix, will be offering historical tours and talks to explore the background and history of Sadler Gate.
The BID says the Celebrate Sadler Gate event will bring fun to the street and will mark everything that has been achieved on the historic city centre street in the last few years.
Resident businesses in Sadler Gate will also contribute to the celebration and entertain shoppers with a range of activities and special offers. Last year, there were live DJ sets, acoustic music, a kids disco and many more elements that continued into the evening, as the street swapped its daytime retail focus into its vibrant night-time atmosphere.
Brad Worley, BID Manager for Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter, said: “Celebrate Sadler Gate is one of our favourites of the year.
“We are always excited about this free event, and we look forward to seeing everyone there.”
