FAMILIES enjoyed fun in the sun at an event to promote everything that's great about Grimsby's Freshney ward.
Hundreds of people flocked to the second Duke Of York Gardens Community Day, organised by Friends Of The Freshney.
The festivities had to be scaled back this year after the group failed to secure a £2,500 grant to help run it.
But chairman Peter Barker said the setback didn't stop the day from being a great success.
He added: "It's been fantastic to see so many people enjoying themselves and we've been blessed with great weather."
Vice-chairman Keith Watkin added: "The event is a great way for local groups to promote what they have to offer and for residents to get involved in what's going on."
Among the attractions were donkey rides, a bouncy castle, a climbing wall, games and stalls.
Paul McCready, 37, of Haven Gardens, took his two sons along to the event, including firefighter-mad Jazz, 6, who dressed up for the occasion.
He said: "We live just around the corner and I think it's important to get involved in community events.
"It's great to have a free event to come to and Jazz has really enjoyed being able to meet the firefighters."
Izzy Jackson, 39, of Grimsby, headed to the community day with daughter, Katie Jackson, 8, who enjoyed scaling the climbing wall.
She said: "It's really nice for Katie to be able to try something like climbing because she wouldn't have experienced it otherwise."
Animal enthusiast Paul Hamilton, 59, of Corporation Road, took his barn owl along to meet visitors to the fair.
He said: "I often take my birds of prey along to events like this to meet people.
"It's really nice to see so many people out enjoying themselves and there's a really community spirit."
Enjoying holding the owl was Connor Tucker, 17, of Lancaster Avenue, who attended with his mum, Tina, 42. She said: "Connor loves coming out and meeting new people and the owl has really taken a shine to him."
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