Milford Haven Founding Day brings crowds to Charles Street
Organised by Milford Haven Business Circle, the day celebrated the town's rich heritage and culture with stall, rides, music and entertainment.
The event, held on Charles Street, was well attended and offered something for everyone, from street art and tie dying with Milford Youth Matters to music from the town band and Gelliswick Community Choir.
(Image: Martin Cavaney) The family friendly event offered free face painting and bouncy castles, hot food, sweet treats, balloons, an entertainment stage provided by the Boulevard Theatre and circus skills.
Milford Haven Museum, ATEB's community engagement team, the Open University, Milford Haven Fire Station and the National Museum of Wales were all represented at the event.
(Image: Martin Cavaney) The event was officially opened by Paul Davies MS alongside with our Mayor of Milford Haven, Cllr William Elliot and mayors from other towns. Singes and entertainers then took over the stage near the Boulevard Theatre for the rest of the day.
A true community event, Founding Day marks the establishment of Milford Haven on June 9,1790 by William Hamilton who saw the potential of land on the northern shore of the Milford Haven waterway.
(Image: Martin Cavaney) Founding Day celebrates this event and the rich culture and history of Milford Haven that followed.
(Image: Martin Cavaney)
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