Norwich's greatest party has begun and today will see thousands descend on the city cente.

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With everything from a giant water slide down a city street to fireworks at Norwich castle, there will be something for everyone on Saturday.

The showpiece event is the Lord Mayor's Procession which starts at 5pm.

Crowds will line the route which starts at Newmarket Road before ending up on Castle Meadow and ending in Tombland.

Keep up to date online and check later for pictures from the water slide, the procession and the fireworks.

What's on today:

• Lord Mayor's Procession - Starting on Newmarket Road (5pm)

The weekend's main event will see hundreds parade into the city centre, so line the route with thousands of other spectators and cheer in the wonderful floats and performances in a carnival atmosphere. See pages 6 and 7 for more about the procession.

• Giant Water Slide - Theatre Street to Rampant Horse Street (11am-9pm)

Take the opportunity to grab an inflatable and slide head first down our 100 metre slide to support Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens, and raise money to beat childhood cancers.

• Street Theatre - Various locations in city centre (1-4pm and 6-10pm)

Just turn up and the entertainment comes to you. Talented performers will take part in a series of outside theatrical showings.

• The Forum Stage - Millennium Plain (12-4.30pm and 6-10.15pm)

From club music to gospel sound, performers and pyrotechnics, there is entertainment for everyone who is a spectator.

• The Lord Mayor's 5k Road Race - Agricultural Hall Plain (4.50pm)

Top quality field runners complete two laps of the traffic-free city centre course, cheered on by a very enthusiastic crowd.

• Feast on the Street - Theatre Street (10.30am-11pm)

You can't have fun on an empty stomach so make sure you visit our foody collective to refuel. There's something to tempt all taste buds, from world cuisine to waffles on a stick. Spicy, sweet and downright delicious.

• Fireworks - Norwich Castle (10.30pm)

A sparkling spectacular will end the night in style – get your 'oohs' and 'aahs' at the ready. There is a viewing for disabled people on the pavement outside City Hall at the St Giles Street end.