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About this event
Leith Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Edinburgh. Having starting in 1907 with a pageant and Gala day (badge day) to raise funds for Leith Hospital (this was before the NHS), over a century later it’s still going strong.
There are so many aspects of Leith Festival that are of historic significance that local organisation Citizen Curator ran a whole project over 2017 – 2018, entitled Queens for a Day, all about the Scottish tradition of Gala and parading (‘Queen for a day’ being the parade queen). Their video is well worth a watch. The Pageant is headed up by the Mock Lord Provost, a light-hearted poke in the ribs to neighbouring Edinburgh (many in Leith were against the assimilation with Edinburgh in 1920). The Mock Lord Provost is usually a well-known figure in Leith, often a publican, and is adorned in a gown that was hand-made and embroidered over fifty years ago. It’s these little historical details that really make the Leith Festival special. For Leith, by Leith.
Volunteering details
Are you ready to make a difference in your community?
Leith Festival are looking for passionate volunteers from Leith and surrounding areas to help bring this year's festival to life! Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the scene, we encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to come together and play a part in making this vibrant community celebration a success.
We have a range of roles to suit everyone, from hands-on tasks to creative contributions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with promoting the festival across various platforms (social media, flyers, posters, etc.).
- Help engage with local businesses, schools, and community groups to raise awareness.
- Distribute festival materials, such as programmes, posters and flyers, around Leith and surrounding areas.
- Assist with a wide variety of events during the festival week (June 14th–22nd).
- Support event organisers with logistics such as setting up venues, assisting performers, and helping attendees.
- Help with crowd management, event registration, and providing general assistance where needed.
For more information contact office@leithfestival.com or send an email to antonio@leithfestival.com
Link to the application: https://leithfestival.com/vols/
Event Stewards to help with the Gala day, Pageant and Tattoo
Any contribution big or small can make a huge difference. There are many benefits to yourself and others when you volunteer!