IT all went silent as Stalybridge Street Fest returned to the town’s Armentieres Square – but that was not a bad thing.
For it meant dozens of people waded their way through the crowds while taking part in a silent disco.
Hundreds of people descended on the event on Friday, May 13 which had a dance theme to it, a maypole was also set up in front of Holy Trinity Church.
And with large headphones on, adults and children showed their skills as the beat echoed through their ears.
Street Fest saw – yet again – good weather and seemingly increased crowds in Armentieres Square as dozens of street food vendors circled.
2 BAAP – Bubble and Squeak, the Morris Dancing Merchants – also entertained the public with larger than life characters roaming around.
Visitors were also able to discover different viewpoints of Stalybridge’s alternative landscape on a modernist walking tour led by artist Steve Marland.
A Tameside Council spokesman said: “We’re very proud that Stalybridge is the new Greater Manchester Town of Culture and that we can reflect this prestigious status through Street Fest.”
