THE organisers of a festival against racism in Dundee today have issued a warning that fascists are “not welcome in the city now, next month or ever.”

The annual Dundee Together rally celebrates the city’s multicultural traditions and is led by local community groups and trade unions.

Dundee TUC chairman Stuart Fairweather told the Morning Star: “Dundee Together is a peaceful day, it’s all about music and facepainting and people coming together.

“We know the SDL — the so-called Scottish Defence League — are threatening to visit us here in two weeks on October 11, along with their EDL allies from down south.

“We are here to say: No Pasaran. You’re not welcome in our city now, next month or ever — so get back on your buses and get out of here.”

Dundee Together features a parade to the city’s memorial for those who went to fight fascism in the Spanish civil war.

Community groups involved in the festival include the Taught By Muhamed project led by young Muslims.

Co-ordinator Faisal Hussein said: “We highlight the true message of Muhamed which is about social values.”

The group helps to run a food bank with two curry kitchens providing a delivery service which feeds more than 50 homeless people.

Dundee Together organiser Karen Grogan of Unison said music is the centrepiece of this year’s event.

“We have a fantastic line-up of bands — and with Buffalo Soldiers offering up some funky reggae, rocksteady and Jamaican ska, it’s guaranteed to get all in the square dancing.”

Dundee Together takes place in City Square, Dundee from noon until 4pm today (Saturday).