RESIDENTS flocked to park and street parties over the weekend to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

From a family fun day at Pennington Hall Park to a high street extravaganza in Atherton, people of all ages got kitted out in Red, White, and Blue to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.

Organised by local councillor James Paul Watson and the Atherton Carnival Committee, Atherton's jubilee festival was described as a great success on Saturday, June 4.

Commandeering the whole of Market Street, there were refreshments from local businesses as well as live music and kids entertainment on offer, as residents sat and relaxed in the Union Jack-filled high street.

Chair of the Carnival Committee, Brian Seddon said: "The Jubilee celebration was absolutely magnificent.

"The crowds were incredible and the whole town was buzzing and rammed with people.

"Councillor Watson deserves all the credit for creating the event but all the local people and businesses got involved to put on a fantastic event.

"The mayor of Wigan came down and people sat out on the street for hours - it was lovely to see and we have had brilliant feedback."

Leigh Journal: Residents filled Market Street as part of Atherton's Jubilee celebrationsResidents filled Market Street as part of Atherton's Jubilee celebrations

Leigh Journal: Councillor James Paul Watson in full jubilee spirit!Councillor James Paul Watson in full jubilee spirit!

Leigh Journal: There was live entertainment and refreshments on offer in AthertonThere was live entertainment and refreshments on offer in Atherton

The celebration at Pennington Hall Park comprised of similar entertainment, with live music and kids activities making sure there was something for all the family to celebrate the Jubilee bank holiday.

Leigh Journal: The new Mayor of Wigan Borough, Marie Morgan, at the Jubilee event at Pennington Hall Park (Pic: Wigan Council)The new Mayor of Wigan Borough, Marie Morgan, at the Jubilee event at Pennington Hall Park (Pic: Wigan Council)

Leigh Journal: There was live entertainment for people of all ages at the celebration (Pic: Wigan Council)There was live entertainment for people of all ages at the celebration (Pic: Wigan Council)

Leigh Journal: Kids in big smiles at Leigh's Jubilee celebration (Pic: Wigan Council)Kids in big smiles at Leigh's Jubilee celebration (Pic: Wigan Council)

Leigh Journal: One resident in the jubilee spirit! (Pic: Wigan Council)One resident in the jubilee spirit! (Pic: Wigan Council)

For those who fancied a smaller gathering, residents across the borough decked their street out in Red, White, and Blue, and celebrated locally with their neighbours, friends and family.

Leigh Journal: A street party on Crombouke Drive, LeighA street party on Crombouke Drive, Leigh