A celebration of colour and culture is set to light up Watford town centre this autumn.

Diwali on The Parade, the next in Watford Borough Council’s Big Events series, will take place from 12pm to 5pm on Sunday, October 25.

A host of dance and musical performances, as well as hands-on workshops for people to try mehndi and gopi dot painting and have a go at making a floating lantern.

Visitors can also spend time at the Diwali craft and food market, which will include a variety of treats and tasty delicacies.

The event is linked with Diwali at the Palace – a Diwali dance celebration being shown at Watford Palace Theatre.

In the evening, the Festival of Light will bring people together in a procession to the pond. Everyone is welcome to bring tea lights and lanterns.

The night will end with a flame and pyrotechnics display set to Indian classical music.

Elected Mayor of Watford Dorothy Thornhill said: “I really enjoyed last year’s event – especially seeing the children’s faces as the lanterns were paraded down the High Street.

“This year’s Diwali event will be a sumptuous celebration for everyone to enjoy. People will have the chance to try some new and wonderful things – I’m delighted that we can bring such vibrancy to our town.”