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Gallery: Hundreds of the north-east’s unsung heroes take part in Celebrate Aberdeen

Over 100 charities took part in Celebrate Aberdeen's parade on Saturday.

The Celebrate Aberdeen parade. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
The Celebrate Aberdeen parade. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
By Shanay Taylor

A huge parade celebrating charities across the north-east returned to the city’s streets on Saturday.

Celebrate Aberdeen saw over 100 charities, voluntary groups and third sector organisations parade down Union Street in celebration of each other.

Thousands of residents flocked to Albyn Place to watch as charities like Clan, Abernecessities, Doddie Aid and Friends of Anchor all took part.

The parade kicked off at Albyn Street with participants making their way down Union Street to finish at Castlegate.

Charities brought their mascots, waved flags and played music as they were all “thrilled to take part and showcase all of the volunteer work happening within Aberdeen“.

Our photographer Kami Thomson, was there to capture all of the best moments from today’s Celebrate Aberdeen parade. 

The pipers played down Union Street in front of the parade.
Some fancy costumed characters made the kid smile.
Another character princess walking and waving at the children in the streets.
Crowds gathered to watch the parade.
The Celebrate Aberdeen Mel’s Mile down Union Street.
A fantastic effort by those taking part in the Celebrate Aberdeen Mel’s Mile down Union Street.
Phones were at the ready to capture all the action on Union Street.
People lined the streets from top to the bottom of Union Street to watch the parade.
More memories being captured at this year’s event.
The Celebrate Aberdeen parade down Union Street had many fictional characters making an appearance.
A huge support and turnout for the parade this year.
Many charities with different coloured t-shirts were taking part in this year’s event.
More participants doing the Mel’s Mile down Union Street.
Many orange t-shirts supporting Charlie House this year.
The Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust also took part in the parade.
The parade had a nice mix of all generations.
Sands were also taking part in the parade this year.
The pipe band kept the atmosphere fun and upbeat as they walked down Union Street.
The Guide Dogs charity were attending the parade today.
Young dancers twirling around with ribbons entertained the crowds.
More of the pipe band as they make their way down Union Street in Aberdeen.
Fergus, the mascot from Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home waved at the crowds as they past.
The Marie Curies charity lit up the parade with their bright yellow tops and umbrellas!
Some support for the UK and Ukraine also seen on the parade today.
A wonderful turnout today on the parade.
Lots of dancing and celebration today.
The crowds seem to be enjoying the parade.
The Celebrate Aberdeen parade down Union Street.
Friends of Anchor supporters waving pom poms and smiling at the crowds.
A great turnout of them!
Lots of people taking part in the parade were dancing and having a great time.
Many people took part in Mel’s Mile down Union Street.
A brilliant turnout today.
Lots of laughing and people enjoying themselves.
Hundreds of people took part in The Celebrate Aberdeen Mel’s Mile down Union Street.
The pipers entertained the crowds and kept them in good spirits.
Crowds smiling back at the charities and people in the parade as they passed by them.
A cute little spaniel was spotted at the parade too!
It wasn’t just the pipers making music for the crowds today.
More yellow umbrellas!
Many cultures and communities took part in the parade to celebrate themselves and other taking part.
The charity Friends of the Neuro Ward were also walking the parade this morning.
Lots of Friends of Anchor flags were seen waving at the crowds.
People from all over Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire came out to see the parade.
A proud day today in Aberdeen.
A fantastic range of pom poms were waved at the crowds today.
Hundreds of people took part in the parade this year.
More flags were waved down Union Street.
The children loved seeing the dragon dancing down the street.
Clan were attending the parade today.
They even had their own pipers!
Befriend a child were also taking part this year!
A fantastic turnout of the crowds but also the charities too.
The Archie Foundation looking pleased to be part of the parade.
Lots of happy faces and a great atmosphere in Aberdeen.
More ribbon waving for the crowds.
SHMU were also spotted!
Many cultures joined the parade proudly today.
Another year and another fantastic turnout for Aberdeen today.

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