Lots of young families turned out for Fun in the Park which ran from 11 – 3 today.
The main feature that struck me, comparing this to previous Fun in The Parks, was all the activities for younger family members … crafts activities, and play tents, and
sports. Not just the Abbey Gardens, but also the carpark had play buses and a fire engine, and then people could go to the riverside park area for more free entertainment. Even the Open Air Pool was free.
A family could spend their time at Fun in the Parks without spending money. Only balloons and food and drinks cost money.
Everybody was cleared out at three from Fun in the Park in order for preparations for Music in the Park which opened at 5:30.
Nearly 3000 people were there – many partying and picnicking in family / friendship groups. The entertainment included the likes of Green Onions (UK Blues Brothers Tribute Band), Bruno Mars (Michael Buble tribute act) and Elkie (covering popular songs from the last four decades).
The Mayor gave a big thank you to the staff, helpers, and volunteers who had worked so hard to make these two events possible. Then Abingdon Town Band performed the Proms,
where the Deputy Mayor sang Rule Britannia,
and at about 10pm Spyrotechnics did a brilliant firework display.
