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  • Liberty - London's Disability Rights festival - a one-day event in Trafalgar Square featuring performances by disabled artists, musicians and dancers plus a variety of stalls and displays
  • Black History Month - a celebration of the contribution made by black men and women to our heritage, held every October
  • Eid on the Square - a celebration in Trafalgar Square of Eid ul-fitr which marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting observed by millions of Muslims across the world, including London
  • Diwali in Trafalgar Square - Diwali Festival has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is celebrated by many communities throughout the capital
  • Hanukkah (or Chanukah) - Jewish festival of lights, celebrated by Jewish communities over the world and marked by the lighting of the Menorah (candelabrum) as a symbol of religious freedom - including an annual ceremony at City Hall
  • Chinese New Year - London's celebration of Chinese New Year
  • St Patrick's Day - London's annual parade and festival involving community groups, marching bands, schools, sports groups and others
  • Vaisakhi - the holiest day of the calendar for over 20 million Sikhs worldwide
  • Rise festival - Rise (previously respect) is London's top free music and dance event, celebrating the capital's diversity and promoting anti-racism in a day-long festival
  • Capital Age Festival - organised by the London Older People’s Strategies Group, a free festival of arts and culture for older people, their families and friends
  • London Mela - a colourful celebration of Asian culture and creativity
  • Rise student week - a chance for students to celebrate London as the world's most multicultural city - and to take a stand against racism
  • Activ8 - a major free event for children and young people
  • Notting Hill Carnival

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