The currently vacant Debenhams building in Robertson Street was brought to life with a large-scale projected artwork animating the building.
Kevin Boorman captured these pictures.
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Bell Orchestra, an interactive musical instrument encouraged people all ages to come together to play beautiful melodies on a set of illuminated giant chimes.
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People were also able to enjoy a Busking Stage at the America Ground and enjoy the best musicians Hastings and St Leonards has to offer in a great prelude to the Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Festival.
There was a carnival of creativity happening at the White Rock theatre at the same time with interactive carnival and umbrella making workshops ahead of Fat Tuesday.