Crowds flock to annual Chatteris Midsummer Festival

The three-day event had something for all ages, and it kicked off on Friday evening with a concert by the Chatteris Community Choir in the marquee at Furrowfields.

Saturday's fun began with the annual walking parade through the town centre.

Dozens of groups, organisations, and individuals joined the giant parade as it wove its way from Church Lane to the Furrowfields Playing Field.

This young group of children dressed as Minions for the walking parade. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club)

This year, the theme was television cartoon characters, and there were prizes up for grabs for the best-dressed.

There was live music, stalls, and street food available on both days.

Furrowfields was the venue for the weekend of fun, starting on Saturday with entertainment that included the Army Cadets Corps of Drums, Pedal Power vs Parkour, BRiLL Performing Arts Group, Emily's Maracas' Class, DJ David 'Sir Reggae' Freestone, Top of the Pops Band, and Arco Iris.

Sunday, the heat meant the usually popular fun dog show had to be cancelled, but there was still lots more fun to be had.

The big events of the day included the colour fun run, back for its second year, which had various heats for the different age groups.

There was a tug-of-war competition, and most welcome in the sweltering heat were the water fights, followed by the family disco complete with foam cannon.

Both days saw the field lined with stalls, and there were inflatables for younger children to enjoy and fair rides for all, including a really high swing chair ride.

The walking parade was hugely popular with the crowds. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club)

Mayor Linda Ashley joined the parade as it made its way through the streets. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) Furrowfields was the venue for live entertainment. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) The family disco included a foam cannon. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) The foam party was a huge hit with people of all ages. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) This group of people chose the Simpsons for their costumes. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) The colour fun run had different heats for runners of all ages. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) This was one of the amazing entertainments people enjoyed. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) This girl smiles as she enjoys the family disco foam party. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) The foam party was a lot of fun for families. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) These youngsters embraced the theme of TV cartoon characters with their costumes. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) One of the young people who joined in the colour fun run. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) The colour fun run was open to people of all ages. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) These drummers were among the live entertainers at the Midsummer Festival. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) This mother and son enjoyed the foam fun. (Image: Chatteris F-Stop Camera Club) RECOMMENDED READING: Fenland teacher to be remembered with sporting gift