Derby businesses share excitement ahead of Celebrate Sadler Gate spectacle
It is set to be a fantastic event with plenty going on
Celebrate Sadler Gate is an event to mark the achievements of resident businesses on the historic Derby city centre street.
The event takes place this Saturday with live music, dance performances, street food and shop sales.
Free entertainment - including performances from New Orleans-inspired brass band King Brasstards and dance routines by Derby’s Nadia Jane Performing Arts - will be provided for visitors to enjoy.
Brad Worley, Business Improvement District manager for Derby Cathedral Quarter, said: “Celebrate Sadler Gate is yet another free day out in the Cathedral Quarter.
“We are encouraging everyone to put it in their diary and enjoy this year’s event on July 1.
“Each shop will bring something different to the day, making it an ideal event for people of all ages and interests.”
Last year’s event attracted hundreds of people to the area to support local businesses.
A range of activities will again be provided by Sadler Gate businesses during the day for this year’s spectacle - and there will be evening events to create a vibrant nightlife.
Mr Shaw’s House on Sadler Gate, an independent clothing shop, is celebrating the event with live music in-store by Derby indie band Marseille.
Owner Karl Shaw said: “It goes without saying that we’re super excited for Saturday.
“Sadler Gate is full of passionate, independent businesses, lots of which are family-run.
“This is an opportunity for Sadler Gate to showcase everything that’s great on the street.”
1NE is a clothing resale store on Sadler Gate which is hosting a yard sale and games for the event.
Co-owner Daniel Bennett said: “We’re really excited for this year’s Celebrate Sadler Gate event.
“When we posted on our social media about the event, it got a great response so we’re expecting a really good turnout.”
Blacksmiths Lounge is a bar on Sadler Gate and its brand new cocktail menu is launching at the event alongside live music from 3pm.
Marc O’Dwyer said: “Last year was brilliant and can imagine this year’s event to be even better.
“It’s been great to see so many of the empty shops now trading with amazing local independents similar to ourselves - Baby M, Tubo and Mr Shaw's House, to name a few.”
To find out more about Celebrate Sadler Gate, visit the Cathedral Quarter website.