SUFFOLK’S first Holi Festival of Colour on Sunday has been cancelled because of the forecast adverse weather conditions.

The event, organised by the borough council, the Ipswich and Suffolk Indian Association (ISIA) and the Hindu Samaj, was due to be held at Holywells Park in Ipswich.

A spokesman for Ipswich Borough Council said: “The Holi event due to take place on Sunday at Holywells Park has been cancelled due to expected adverse weather conditions.”

Organisers hope to announce new date soon.