Freedom Festival 2014

Every year in my hometown, Hull, there is a huge free festival put on in the town centre. I've been going to Freedom Festival for as long as I can remember, and it has come a long way since the likes of Peter Andre and JLS were the headliners - it now focuses more on individual talent, both locally, nationally and internationally, and seems to be more of a celebration of original art and creativity than anything else. 

I didn't take many photos at the festival, as I was focused on enjoying it rather than documenting it. However I did manage to get a few pictures of the colour parade that they had on the Sunday. In my opinion, it was the best part of the weekend; everything was made out of unused objects, for example old trolleys and bicycle wheels, and it was so lively and vibrant that I don't think there was anybody not enjoying themselves.

At the end of the parade, they threw powder paint all over each other, which was a great way to end it - although I am thankful I wasn't stood close enough to get any paint on me!

I really love this festival, as the town I'm from has acquired itself quite a negative reputation over the last decade or so, but when I see things like this happening free of charge, doing so well and attracting so many people from all over, it makes me really proud to be where I'm from.