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People are taking part in a unity march and festival in Bradford today amid concerns over rising racism and division in the UK.
The family-friendly protest, Bradford & District Is For Everyone, will start at 12pm in City Park on Saturday, October 3.
The event was organised in response to “the increase in racism, hate, division and the rise of the far right” in the UK, with a unity march through the city followed by a festival.
"The festival will include three marching bands, poetry, song, stalls and bubbles, followed by an indoor festival with workshops, crafts and refreshments."
Community and campaigning groups from across the UK are supporting the event.
The poster courtesy of Stand Up to Racism Bradford
'Join together for love, hope and unity'
A spokesperson for Bradford Stand Up to Racism said: "We hope a lot of people will want to join together for love, hope and unity and against racism, hate and division.
"In the Bradford district we have a long tradition of being a welcoming, diverse district made up of many different communities and of being an area that offers sanctuary and a home to people fleeing persecution."
WYP will be present
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they are aware of the planned march and will be present in the area today.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are aware of an intention by supporters of Stand Up to Racism to march around Bradford city centre from around 12.30pm today.
"There will be a policing presence to allow the supporters to carry out their march safely and minimise any disruption."