A variety of groups took to the streets, including charities Charlie House, Clan and Friends of the Neuro Ward. Picture by Kami Thomson.
Union Street was lit up in bright colours yesterday as around 4,000 people representing 120 organisations marched down the Granite Mile as Celebrate Aberdeen returned for the first time since 2019.
Third sector organisations, voluntary groups, social enterprises, sports clubs, musicians and dance groups took part in the parade, which celebrates how these organisations contribute to the lives of thousands of people in Aberdeen and the north-east.
Our photographer Kami Thomson was there to capture the moments.
Before the parade there was the annual Union Street Mile race which was renamed Mel’s Union Street Mile for 2022.The start of the adults/S5+S6 race.
Annual Union Street Mile race which was renamed Mel’s Union Street Mile for 2022 – the start of the S1-S4 race.
Union Street Mile race – the start of the P5-P7 race.
The piper band.
A young bagpiper.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen walks the parade.
Hundreds of volunteers, groups and charity mascots marched down Union Street as Celebrate Aberdeen returned.
The Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen aims to provide Chinese language teaching and culture classes and cultural events to the North East.
Celebrate Aberdeen.
Cheerleading
Aberlour Scotland’s Children’ charity.
Archway join the parade.
Archway is a local parent-led charity based in Aberdeen providing care and support to children and adults with learning disabilities and their families.
Archway members.
Celebrate Aberdeen, with hundreds of volunteers, groups and charity mascots who march down Union Street to celebrate the region’s third sector.
Cancer Research UK.
Abernecessities mascot waves hello.
Guide dog charity.
Plenty of people dressed up.
Handss charity
The Archie Foundation.
The Archie Foundation.
A mother and young baby say hello.
The Archie Foundation are happy to see our photographer.
Rock Choior sing as they celebrate Aberdeen.
Hands up in the air!
Sansum Black Belt Academy.
Sansum Black Belt Academy.
SensationALL provides inclusive, therapy-based services and social opportunities to ALL ages, ALL conditions and ALL members of the family.
Mrs Murray’s Cat & dog home.
Marie Curie.
Miscarriage support.
Home start.
HM Coastguard joined.
The Salvation Army.
Maggie’s is a charity providing free cancer support and information in centres across the UK and online.
Our polish communities walked the parade.
Drummer bands created music as they walked.
Friends of the Neuro Ward.
Friends of the Neuro Ward.
Future Choices Charity. Picture by Kara Shepherd/K.I.S Photography
Biff from Future Choices
Big smiles and waves.
Marie Curie.
Friends of Orchard Brae.
Friends of Orchard Brae.
Mha charity.
Very happy.
Friends of Anchor.
Friends of Anchor.
Smile and wave at our camera!
Hamish Dear’s Warm Hugs supports children with a cancer diagnosis.
Penumbra Mental Health.
Drumming as they celebrate Aberdeen.
The Foundation for Advancement of Child Education and Youth Empowerment (FACEYOUTH) committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and youths in Scotland and Overseas.
Happy smiles from the The Foundation for Advancement of Child Education and Youth Empowerment (FACEYOUTH).
The Foundation for Advancement of Child Education and Youth Empowerment (FACEYOUTH).
The Fit Like Joggers – Aberdeen running club.
Charlie House.
Beannachar Camphill community.
Camphill School.
Cfine – Community Food Initiatives North East.
Befriend a Child.
Befriend a Child.
Affinity trust Aberdeen.
Absafe, the North-East of Scotland’s only charity dedicated to health and safety education.
Y M C A.
Street Pastors.
Aberdeen FC.
A bumblebee Mascot for Aberdeen’s Girls Brigade.
Aberdeen Arts Centre.
The Boys Brigade.
The 46th Boys Brigade were out in force to help represent Aberdeen and District Battalion at the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade.
