When to see Our City parades and fireworks in Hull

More than 1,000 residents are set to take part in community parades through Hull city centre.

Our City, on Saturday, will feature two processions, followed by an open-air evening performance in Queen Victoria Square, including entertainment and a low-noise fireworks finale. All events are free to attend.

The parades will feature four large, themed globes, including a "living snow globe" and a "mystical mermaid world". Participants will wear costumes and carry props.

The first is due to set off at 12:00 GMT from Queen Victoria Square. The second will start at 18:30.

The lunchtime parade will head from Queen Victoria Square to Paragon Street, Chapel Street, Jameson Street, King Edward Street, Whitefriargate and Trinity House Lane, before doubling back down Whitefriargate to Queen Victoria Square at about 13:00.

Participants will include families and community groups, as well as organisations such as the RSPCA, NAPA College and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

An evening illuminated procession, between 18:30 and 19:00, will follow the first part of the route, returning to Queen Victoria Square via King Edward Street. The finale will then follow between 19:00 and 20:00.

Other activities taking place in Queen Victoria Square, between 13:30 and 16:30, will include Chinese fan dancing from the Hon Lok Association and music from All For One Choir and Jessika-Mae.

Visitors to Hull Minster will be able to see two light-based art installations, as well as performances from Hull's Eclectic Orchestra, Ukrainian Choir and Hull Visual Choir, between 10:00 and 18:00.

A mini skateboarding park will be set up outside the minster in Trinity Square, in partnership with Hull Girls Skate and Active Sports.

The event is being directed by Back to Ours, the Hull-based arts charity, and funded by the city council.

The council said Our City would "form part of a fantastic weekend" alongside the Colliderfest science and arts festival.

Councillor Rob Pritchard, the council's portfolio holder for culture and leisure, said: "What makes Our City so exciting is that it's been created by Hull people, for Hull people.

"From all the residents and local organisations marching in the processions, to the finale's story inspired by the feedback of communities across the city, to all the local performers – this is a celebration for everyone here."

Louise Yates, of Back to Ours, described the event as a celebration "of the city's humour and resilience", and "the moments that have brought communities together".

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