‘Playful’ River of Light returns for 2024

River of Light returns for 2024

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00:00River of Light is turning playful for its latest instalment and the team behind the event is giving

00:05a sneak peek of what's to expect from the 2024 trail. This year 12 large-scale installations

00:11will be presented by some of the best light artists in the world all inspired by the theme

00:16of play. Some of the works will help turn the waterfront into a playground whilst others offer

00:20a deeper question around play and what it can mean for individuals, communities and a city as a whole.

00:27Taking place from Friday 25th of October to Tuesday 5th of November this year's

00:31instalment follows on from the huge success of last year which welcomed around 140,000 people

00:38across its 10-night run and brought in more than six and a half million pounds to the local economy.

00:43A survey carried out last year found out of those who were asked 100% would return to Liverpool

00:50based on their River of Light experience. The theme of this year's outdoor trail forms part

00:55of Liverpool's journey to become a recognised UNICEF UK child-friendly city.