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Coventry Godiva Festival substitute takes place | Coventry Godiva Festival substitute takes place |
(about 11 hours later) | |
A replacement "mini-festival" is taking place in Coventry after the original event had to be cancelled because of bad weather. | A replacement "mini-festival" is taking place in Coventry after the original event had to be cancelled because of bad weather. |
The free three-day Godiva Festival at the city's War Memorial Park was called off at the last minute in June. | The free three-day Godiva Festival at the city's War Memorial Park was called off at the last minute in June. |
Several bands which had been due to perform have offered their services free of charge for the Godiva In The Square concert in Broadgate later. | Several bands which had been due to perform have offered their services free of charge for the Godiva In The Square concert in Broadgate later. |
However, heavy rain is forecast for Sunday afternoon and evening. | However, heavy rain is forecast for Sunday afternoon and evening. |
The Subways are headlining the free event, which also features local acts Dark Actors and Russian Gun Dogs. | The Subways are headlining the free event, which also features local acts Dark Actors and Russian Gun Dogs. |
More than 100,000 people were expected at the Godiva Festival, which was supposed to be held between 29 June and 1 July. | More than 100,000 people were expected at the Godiva Festival, which was supposed to be held between 29 June and 1 July. |