Darlington Market Square was transformed into a sea of Disney princesses as youngsters enjoyed a Fairytales and Legends day.

The event, organised by Darlington Borough Council, featured a live stage performance from the Frozen princesses Anna and Elsa which delighted the young onlookers.

Other film characters were also out and about in the Market Square to meet and greet fans, many of whom had also dressed up as their own screen heroes for the ocassion.

Other events throughout the day included themed crafts, Princess sing-alongs and a Greatest Showman show.

The next big event taking place in the Market Square is the Mish Mash Festival which returns to the town this weekend.

Both the Saturday and Sunday will see a packed schedule of live music covering everything from gypsy folk to flamenco, afrobeat to ska.

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