The people of Hull will be invited to celebrate winning the UK City of Culture 2017 title at an event in Queen Victoria Square.
Bid organisers today announced plans for a public celebration in Hull city centre on Thursday, December 12. They said further details would be revealed in the coming days.
The coveted title will be worth an estimated £60m to Hull and will help deliver the council's £190m, ten-year City Plan to create 7,500 jobs, as well as creating tourism opportunities throughout East Yorkshire.Events during 2017 will include a spectacular opening ceremony entitled "Four Rivers", 25 major festivals and a giant stadium party.
The Mail produced a 16-page City of Culture celebration special this morning, which can be read online here.
