The Leicester Festival reached a colourful climax over the bank holiday weekend, with a wide range of activities at venues across the city centre.
The 10-day mix of music, drama, art, sport and seaside fun drew thousands of people to the city.
A colourful carnival showing the city's cultural heritage drew crowds to Jubilee Square on Saturday.
There was beach-themed entertainment in Orton Square from Friday evening onwards.
While on Sunday, a Sports Fest gave hundreds of people the opportunity to try out new activities.
Businessman Jed Spittle helped to organised the Cultural Quarter events, which started with a Caribbean beach party.
He said: "We wanted to start the bank holiday with a bang.
"The weather was good, so it was a great night for some laid-back music, good food and dancing on the beach."
City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: "The beach was a popular part of last year's City Festival – and this year we thought we should let the grown-ups enjoy it, too."
While adults enjoyed the sand in the evenings, children had the beach to themselves during the daytime.
Buckets and Spades at Orton Square attracted hundred of children over the weekend.
Leon Greenwood, six, joined scores of other children to enjoy the beach while parents could relax in deckchairs.
His mum Sabrina, who lives in the Hinckley Road area of Leicester, said: "He really enjoyed playing with the bucket and spade on the beach."
On Friday and Saturday, Spark Arts for Children presented End of the Pier Delights during two days of beach-based fun which also featured story-telling and competitions.
Sports Fest was on show in the newly-revamped Humberstone Gate West on Sunday.
Professional coaches and local clubs helped people have a go at a range of different sports.
Sophie Patel and her family from Anstey enjoyed the activities on offer.
Mrs Patel, said her daughters Charu, 11, and Saiya, eight, loved the boxing and the fencing.
She said: "Saiya enjoyed herself so much she slept in the car on the way home. We all thought it was great."
Piara Singh Clair, assistant city mayor for culture, leisure and sport, said: "Sports Fest is a fantastic showcase for community sport and a great way for people to try out activities."
Local musicians also took to the stage in Humberstone Gate East.
