HUNDREDS of families enjoyed an afternoon in a park filled with music, entertainment, and activities at a free to attend event.
The annual St Peter’s Parish Festival in Power Park saw residents dancing and laughing as they enjoyed the warm weather today (Sunday, June 7).
The park, on the edge of St Peter’s Parish, was packed with food and trade stalls, organisations, local groups and family entertainment.
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One of the many local groups to set up activities and displays at the festival was Zanshin-Kai Aikido.
ROYALTY: Alexander SC, Worcester’s Carnival Prince, was at the event. (Image: Newsquest)
Patrick Palmer, sensei at Zanshin-Kai, said: “The importance of community events like this is that it allows groups, like us, to get our name out in the community and show what we can do.
“It is so good to see different people from so many different ages – we teach from 11 upwards and it is for everyone, for young, old, women and men.
MARTIAL ARTS: Zanshin-Kai Aikido was doing live demonstrations at St Peter’s Festival. (Image: Newsquest)
“We are the only club in Worcester – we do not shout from the rooftops – but we always come and do events like this.”
Some local famous faces were also at the event, like Georgie the Dragon, who was seen dancing, dressing up, and getting involved in activities in the circus area.
The 2026 event in Power Park in St Peter’s was a huge success. (Image: Newsquest)
Georgie the Dragon is the mascot for Worcester City Football Club and was getting children involved in penalty shootouts against the dragon.
“St. Peter’s Festival is a good event,” said Martin Lewis from Worcester City Football Club.
“We run Georgie the Dragon Club, which is free for all children, and it is really lovely seeing the mascot out in the community.
Georgie the Dragon was ready to pose for pictures and even got in goal to defend against penalty shoot-outs. (Image: Newsquest)
“It is good.”
Other faces at the festival included Carnival Prince Alexander SC, who earned his title after raising £1,000 for Acorn Hospice by playing the violin in Worcester city centre.
The event featured a host of live entertainment, including Punch and Judy shows, a Dog Show and music playing throughout.
