The annual International Kite Festival rounded off the summer season for St Anne’s, near Blackpool, UK, last weekend.
Source: © Michael England
Hundreds of kite owners from all over Europe took part in the award-winning festival, timed for the tide being out and given good weather, with the resort’s pier as the backdrop.
The event is a partnership between Fylde Council and SmileFactor10, the kite fliers' organisation.
There was even an illuminated kite flying evening last Friday, with a fairground on the beach and live entertainment. The weather was not totally compliant, but on the Saturday the town saw thousands of visitors to enjoy the colourful sight.
