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Hundreds of schoolchildren paraded through Week Street to celebrate the launch of the Maidstone Mela, which takes place in Mote Park on Sunday

Hundreds of primary schoolchildren took part in a colourful carnival parade to celebrate the launch of this year's Maidstone Mela.

A parade of youngsters left County Hall, in Week Street, at around 1.30pm and headed through the town centre to Brenchley Gardens.

They were joined by musicians and performers who will feature at Sunday's main event in Mote Park.

Hundreds of children paraded through Maidstone town centre
Hundreds of children paraded through Maidstone town centre
Performers joined youngsters on the parade
Performers joined youngsters on the parade
Hundreds of schoolchildren helped celebrate the Maidstone Mela
Hundreds of schoolchildren helped celebrate the Maidstone Mela
The parade started at County Hall in Maidstone
The parade started at County Hall in Maidstone

The annual Maidstone Mela celebrates the town's different cultures and traditions through song, dance and food.

A range of acts will appear on the open air stage between 12.30pm and 7pm, including Bollywood Blast, Gypsy Stars, an Afro-Bhangra fusion piece featuring Four by Four Bhangra and Uzambezi Arts, and soul star Ruby Turner.

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