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In pictures: Grimsby Festival of the Sea 2026

Holly Phillipsand
Amelia Riley,East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
North East Lincolnshire Council Two women on stilts dressed as green sea creatures. They are holding their arms up and smiling. People are sat on benches behind them. They sky is blue with white clouds. North East Lincolnshire Council
People filled Grimsby's town centre during the town's annual Festival of the Sea event

Hundreds of people have joined in with sea shanties, seafood and street theatre to celebrate the maritime and seafaring heritage of Grimsby.

The Festival of the Sea took place at multiple sites across the town centre and docks.

The event, which is now in its sixth year, also featured family friendly entertainment and activities, cooking demonstrations and a fish quiz.

Nigel Edwards, who helped to organise the festival, said: "We have a vision that this event will grow in years to come."

North East Lincolnshire Council Two women holding large pieces of cookie dough with toppings on. They are both wearing pink caps, pink T-shirts and pink aprons. They are stood inside a tent, smiling. North East Lincolnshire Council
In addition to the seafood visitors were able to indulge in a range of different cuisines
North East Lincolnshire Council A person wearing a large green, orange and yellow sea creature costume. People are walking the streets behind and the sky is overcast. North East Lincolnshire Council
A host of sea creatures swam through the streets
North East Lincolnshire Council Stalls lining the docks in Grimsby. People are walking and gathering at the stalls. The sky is blue with white clouds. North East Lincolnshire Council
Stalls lined the docks on the hot, sunny day
North East Lincolnshire Council Two women stood in a black tent smiling at the camera. The woman on the left has short, grey hair and is wearing a blouse with large blue fish on. The woman on the right had a short, blonde bob with a fringe. She is wearing a blue polo T-shirt and has her hand on the other woman's shoulder. Flower wreaths hang behind them. North East Lincolnshire Council
Some stallholders really took the sea theme to the next level
North East Lincolnshire Council A large white tent with a blue sign on reading "SEAFOOD VILLAGE COOKERY TENT" in colourful capital letters. People are gathering, either sat or stood, inside and outside of the tent. North East Lincolnshire Council
Cookery demonstrations were a popular addition to the event which celebrated the towns maritime heritage
North East Lincolnshire Council Two men sat behind a table in a tent. They are both wearing chef's outfits and are smiling at the camera. North East Lincolnshire Council
The event, in its sixth year, has previously been praised by tourism bosses
Festival of the Sea A large stage with a group of people on. There are colourful deckchairs in front of the stage. Festival of the Sea
Performances included a sea shanty singalong and street theatre

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