Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade - in pictures

The Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade was started by Andrew Kim, a puppeteer who specialises in giant puppets and large-scale community performances Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The parade winds through Hebden Bridge and arrives into the park at around noon for a finale with music and giant puppets followed by street bands and local music and dance groups Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

This year's parade was the fifth Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

Previous themes for the parade included 'hop, skip and a jump' and 'gardens' Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

There was a real buzz Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

A dragon joins proceedings Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The enchanted wood contained some striking creatures Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

Almost 700 people took part Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

All the big faces were there Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

Many preferred just to watch Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

While others really went for it Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

A big hand for those who did Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The parade is a celebration of creativity Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian