Hartlepool Waterfront Festival at Hartlepool marina, organised by the council, takes place on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, with lots to see and do for people of all ages.
Visitors enjoyed a wide mix of performances from local singers, musicians, puppeteers, aerial dancers.
The programme also includes arts and crafts to keep youngsters busy, art and craft trade stalls, circus performers, children’s fairground rides and art and craft trade stalls.
Here are a selection of pictures from Saturday taken by Mail chief photographer Frank Reid and keen Hartlepool snapper Carl Gorse.
1. I spy with my little eye...
A long-legged sailor welcomes two young visitors to the Waterfront Festival. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
2. Pull up a chair
Visitors enjoy performances on the main Moon Stage from deck chairs. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
4. Fairground fun
Little ones enjoy a ride at Hartlepool Waterfront Festival. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid