HUNDREDS of people turned out to help raise money for Claire House Children's Hospice on Saturday as part of Wirral's fourth Festival of Firsts.
The parade from West Kirby to Meols was led by milkmen from Mortons Dairies.
Entertainment took place along the route throughout the afternoon.
Globe photographer Paul Heaps was on hand to capture some of the magic.
1. Milkmen from Morton Dairies lead the parade.
The parade set off from Coronation Gardens in West Kirby at noon before making its way to St John’s Church in Meols.
2. Mayor of Wirral Cllr Les Rowlands aboard the open top bus.
A singing cafe, decorated bikes, an open top bus with Off Pitch Choir, Giant Queen, The Three Queens, Air and Sea Cadets were just some of those taking part ,as well as Mockbeggar Dancers, Anamal Dancers, Wirral Pipe Band and Wirral Samba.
3. Decorated bikes make their way through Hoylake.
4. The parade attracts people from all over the North West, raising money, celebrating local talent and providing family fun.
5. More decorated bikes pass through
6. Wirral Pipe Band
7. Giant Queen joins the parade
8. Three Queens pass through
9. Musical entertainment was provided throughout the afternoon.
10. The parade was a colourful affair.
11. The parade featured "acts" from a variety of cultures.
12. More cyclists join the parade.
13. Cyclists go by.
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The Festival of Firsts was founded in 2011 by Hoylake-based actor and writer John Gorman.
It brings together hundreds of artists, performers and musicians to celebrate the power and diversity of the Wirral art and music scene – while also raising money for local charities
Its aim is to deliver an innovative, community based arts festival to encourage participation, the showcasing of local talent as well as the opportunity for the community to access and enjoy some examples of the best art, music and poetry in the country.
The programme of events will include the likes of Poetry Proms, story telling, Art on the Prom, live music including a jazz parade and film showings.
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The Festival of Firsts runs until July 12.
- For a full programme of upcoming events, visit festivaloffirsts.com
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