Caribbean carnival parade and outdoor film screenings cancelled in Derby amid coronavirus lockdown

With no easing of Covid-19 lockdown rules for the leisure industry, Derby City Council has announced that events outdoors and at venues including Derby Arena have been cancelled until at least the end of August.
By Gay Bolton
Published 13th May 2020, 08:15 BST
Updated 13th May 2020, 08:17 BST
Outdoor film screenings, including Bohemian Rhapsody, will not be taking place at Markeaton Park, Derby, this summer.Outdoor film screenings, including Bohemian Rhapsody, will not be taking place at Markeaton Park, Derby, this summer.
Outdoor film screenings, including Bohemian Rhapsody, will not be taking place at Markeaton Park, Derby, this summer.

Cancellations include British Cheerleading at Derby Arena on June 19 and 20, Derby Roundhouse tour on June 27, the Caribbean Carnival parade from the city centre to Osmaston Park on July 19 and outdoor film screenings of Bohemian Rhapsody, The Full Monty, Rocketman and A Star is Born from July 30-August 2 at Markeaton Park.

Ticket-holders will be contacted directly. For enquiries, email: [email protected]

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The council is working with event organisers to postpone as many events as possible, and to reschedule new dates. The latest information is available at www.inderby.org.uk

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