Thousands of people attended a party in Ilford to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The inIlford Platinum Jubilee Party was organised by Ilford Business Improvement District and held on June 4.

Ilford Recorder: A big lunch table enabled partygoers to eat togetherA big lunch table enabled partygoers to eat together (Image: Paul Fox Photography)

The festivities included a large lunch table which catered for around 240 guests, 20 food and craft stalls and a horse and stagecoach ride.

Ilford Recorder: Performers included members of Sakthi Fine Arts Youth Dance GroupPerformers included members of Sakthi Fine Arts Youth Dance Group (Image: Paul Fox Photography)

Ilford BID manager Cyril Bekoe said: "The inIlford Platinum Jubilee Party was a magnificent success, packed with thousands of attendees to deliver a jam-packed day.

Ilford Recorder: Cllr Kam Rai adds to the Platinum Jubilee art stationCllr Kam Rai adds to the Platinum Jubilee art station (Image: Paul Fox Photography)

"The event truly showcased the diversity and unity within our community that has flourished under Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years of service.

Ilford Recorder: Representative deputy lieutenant Thomas Chan (centre) attends events in Redbridge on the Queen's behalfRepresentative deputy lieutenant Thomas Chan (centre) attends events in Redbridge on the Queen's behalf (Image: Paul Fox Photography)

"The atmosphere was electrifying with a diverse gathering of community members and businesses that participated."

Ilford Recorder: Lost in Town were among the musical acts on showLost in Town were among the musical acts on show (Image: Paul Fox Photography)

A royal mural was also on display, while there were face painting activities and a Platinum Jubilee virtual reality trail.

Ilford Recorder: A royal mural was created for the celebrationA royal mural was created for the celebration (Image: © Paul Leo Shears)

There was also a music and variety act competition on stage before a fireworks display ended proceedings.

Ilford Recorder: Council leader Jas Athwal was in attendanceCouncil leader Jas Athwal was in attendance (Image: Paul Fox Photography)

Ilford Recorder: Fireworks were set off from the top of Exchange Ilford shopping centreFireworks were set off from the top of Exchange Ilford shopping centre (Image: Paul Fox Photography)