The streets in and around Govan were transformed into a bustling hub of music and celebration on Saturday, with around 6,000 people from different backgrounds in attendance.
The new Govan - Partick bridge officially opened on Saturday and brought out the best of 'Sunny Govan ' as the neighbourhood celebrated in style with a fun-filled, the University of Glasgow, and Govan , Elderpark, Linthouse, Trust and Wheatley Housing Associations, was blessed with blue skies, matched only by the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Well-kempt Glasgow faces visited, including Still Game’s Gavin Mitchell, and audiences of all ages and from all walks of life dropped in to enjoy themselves and see Govan cross into a new chapter in its history and regeneration. "To have thousands of people join us for this cultural spectacle and incredibly important moment in the history of Govan was unforgettable and Glasgow truly shone. I would like to thank everyone who joined us on the banks of the Clyde to celebrate, as well as all of the performers, event staff, volunteers, contractors and funders who made the Govan Footbridge Festival possible.
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