Horsing around . . . Lachlan Watts, 6, makes the most of free carnival rides at Children’s Day last weekend. PHOTOS: CONNOR HALEY
Families flocked to Caroline Bay on Sunday for South Canterbury’s annual Children’s Day event. Reporter Connor Haley went to check it out and capture some of the family fun.
Dress up . . . The police community truck proved popular with young children, especially as they got the chance to don some equipment.Having fun are (from left) Nanoagopal Rana, Shrutiranjan Rana, 12, Jyotsna Rana, Shreya Rana, 5, and Constable Paul Verge.
Proving popular . . . The Caroline Bay Hall was filled to the brim with people for Sunday’s Children’s Day event.
Helping hand . . . Suburban Lions Club member Roger Grigg dishes out free sausages.
Celebrity appearance . . . Bringing a bit of joy and surprise to the children are (from left) Alex Fallen, 12, Tom Quested (Mickey Mouse) 12, James Wilkins (Minnie Mouse) 12, and Dylan Coe (Blue the Bear) 12.