Glowmobiles, NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival December 31, 2008

Eighteen magical mechanical and illuminated art cars will take to streets on New Year’s Eve to end NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival with a bang.

Look out for Glowmobiles, Gladys the fire-breathing fire engine, and Tone Float the musical milk float, amongst other vehicles back by popular demand. There will also be three brand new art vehicles specially commissioned for the Winter Festival.

After an afternoon ‘pitstop’ at Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays the Glowmobiles will meet at Grey’s Monument in Newcastle in the afternoon before parading down Northumberland Street at 5.30pm to take part in a glowing finale outside Newcastle Civic Centre at 6pm.

People are encouraged to dress glowingly with prizes for the best and most imaginatively illuminated. Outfits can also be created at a special Transformation Station that will open near Grey’s Monument from 2pm.

Glowmobiles is one of three highlights of NewcastleGateshead Winter Festival, part of NewcastleGateshead's world-class festivals and events programme, produced by culture10. Other events are: Enchanted Parks and Glow.

Official Website: http://www.NewcastleGateshead.com/winterfestival