Thousands enjoy Glasgow Easterhouse family festival
Organised by Platform Arts Centre at The Bridge, the celebration was packed from start to finish as attendees enjoyed stalls, entertainment, rides, art activities, face painting, balloon modelling, caricature drawing and more.
Volunteers also had a chance to join taster lessons in BMX and sports, held by BMX School Scotland and Glasgow Life.
On stage, a variety of artists and the Enchanted Princesses performed for kids. Then, participants could take part in a roller disco.
Photographs show the crowd enjoying the festivities.
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