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National
Tim Hanlon

Boozy bank holiday revellers pack out bars as they hit the town after Coronation concert

Brits dressed up and partied late into the night as they celebrated the Coronation long weekend.

Pubs and clubs were packed as the booze flowed and people enjoyed themselves despite the showers.

There were many in fancy dress and some headed out with their Union flags to bars decorated with bunting.

They carried on the party spirit after King Charles was seen dancing at the spectacular Coronation concert.

Charles and Camilla were both seen on their feet as they boogied to the music with Kate Perry, Lionel Richie and Take That among the singers.

People dressed up for the night out (NB PRESS LTD)
There were plenty of Union Jacks on display (NB PRESS LTD)

Communities up and down the country had thrown street parties during Sunday to celebrate the new King before heading to towns and cities for more fun.

Pictures showed some people wearing Union flags while others had red, white and blue hats

In Leeds people were seen dressed up in colourful fancy dress outfits and wigs as they posed for photos.

Many people opted for fancy dress (NB PRESS LTD)

Others went for a more stylish look as they donned elegant dresses.

And all looked in high spirits even if some were starting to look a bit bleary eyed.

The sun shone for crowds earlier at Windsor Castle for the Coronation Concert - with cheers lasting as the day turned to night during the star-studded show.

Cities were packed as Brits enjoyed the holiday (NB PRESS LTD)

Cheers filled the air as the royal family arrived at the beginning of the concert and continued until the very last song.

Host Hugh Bonneville's joke dubbing the King "the artist formerly known as prince" won laughs, as did his set with an amorous Miss Piggy.

However, there were groans when the Prince of Wales followed Lionel Richie on stage and quipped that, unlike the performer, he would not go on "all night long" - the title of Richie's second song of the night.

Revellers descended onto Birmingham's Broad Street on Sunday evening (Alamy Live News.)
A man giving a friend a lift in Birmingham city centre (Alamy Live News.)

As examples of the King's watercolours were projected onto Windsor Castle, the crowd fell silent to watch.

And there were gasps from guests at the stunning light display which painted the night sky above the castle with a series of images.

Performances by Richie, Katy Perry, and Olly Murs prompted the biggest cheers, with Richie getting everyone on their feet to dance and sing along.

More reflective moments included Stella McCartney's address about the environment and a Winnie the Pooh skit which did not seem to elicit as much of a response as Paddington Bear's appearance with Queen Elizabeth II at the late monarch's Platinum Jubilee.

A woman donning a Union Jack hat on Sunday night (Alamy Live News.)
Three friends out partying in Newcastle (North News & Pictures Ltd northnews.co.uk)

Away from the stage, long queues built up at food trucks, with waiting times topping 90 minutes at some stations.

Ticket-holders had been told not to bring their own snacks and food found during security checks as guests arrived was confiscated and binned.

There were also queues for people to get inside the the concert but such frustrations did not dampen the lively audience spirit.

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