Story & photos: Muneebah Waheed
On Saturday the 29th of June, the local community gathered together to celebrate the start of summer in the annual Firth Park Festival.
Ice cream, face painting and bouncy castles were in abundance in the festival, as everyone enjoyed the fun filled day with lots of activities to choose from. Stalls showcasing world foods, arts and crafts, and gardening decorated the park, creating a welcoming and friendly festival atmosphere for people to enjoy.
People also enjoyed music and breakdancing performances, sporting games and fairground rides. Mohammed, a local resident, spoke to the Messenger about the festival, saying
“it is a very fun filled day with something for everyone to enjoy.”
The sun even made a surprise appearance during the festival, and festival goers enjoyed healthy activities such as skipping, circus skills and football.
The South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue team also played a part in the festival, by highlighting the dangers of kitchen fires with a very engaging demonstration.
All in all, the annual festival was a success, with many people celebrating the start of summer together. It was a much needed treat after the long and harsh winter.
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