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• The Weekend Highlights
Night Carnival
Sun 13 September 2009
The jewel in the Thames Festival crown, the spectacular Night Carnival
Fire Garden
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
A magical fire installation in front of Tate Modern by French fire alchemists Compagnie Carabosse
Feast on the Bridge
Sat 12 September 2009
Southwark Bridge is transformed into a harvest feasting environment with fabulous food and entertainment
Fireworks
Sun 13 September 2009
Major mid-river display between Waterloo & Blackfriars Bridges designed by Pains the only UK company to win the top award at Montreal's world-renowned International Fireworks Festival.
Barclaycard Freerun Zone
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
The best parkour and freerunning athletes together with B-boys and street dancers on a purpose-built rig.
Kids’ Choir
Sun 13 September 2009
This unique children's singing project creates a one-off choir of 750 young, inner-city London voices.
Thames Festival River Pageant
Sat 12 September 2009
The Thames River Pageant sees a flotilla of working boats, both old and new, sail from Tower Bridge to Westminster Bridge
A Scoop of Korea
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
Over 60 artists direct from Korea present the very best Taekwondo, Korean traditional dance, contemporary culture, cuisine and film
The Big Swing
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
Dust off your dancing shoes and swing, jive and lindyhop at the Thames Festival's al fresco ballroom.
New European Village
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
Headline folk/fusion bands and stalls selling fine handmade crafts from eastern Europe.
Blue Ribbon Village
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
Fabulous interactive river and environmental zone with street performers and kids workshops.
Thames Festival Classic Rally
Sat 12 – Sun 13 September 2009
A collection of classic wooden yachts and nautical fun and games at St Katharine Docks.
Rivers of the World exhibition
Thu 20 August – Sunday, 13 September 2009
River-inspired artworks created by 2,000 young people from river cities around the world.