A city parade that brings thousands to the streets of Aberdeen has fallen victim to Covid-19.
The organisers of Celebrate Aberdeen have taken the decision to cancel this year’s parade and events weekend, which was to have taken place in August 29 and 30.
And the annual awards, due to take place three weeks later, have also been abandoned.
Celebrate Aberdeen founder Morven Mackenzie said: “Although the events were still some months away, we have made the decision to cancel.
“Last year we had 4,000 people parading, with thousands more turning up to watch the parade.
“Because of the scale of event, we didn’t feel it was appropriate for it to go ahead this year.
“It’s deeply disappointing of course, because Celebrate Aberdeen was founded to showcase and celebrate the enormous contribution that charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises make to the lives of countless people.
“We are now looking at ways that Celebrate Aberdeen can continue to support and promote what individuals and organisations across the third sector are doing to help others in these difficult and challenging times.”
Last year, more than 150 organisations took part in the parade, which travels the length of Aberdeen’s Union Street.
As well as charity organisations, the parade also features cultural organisations, youth groups, sports clubs and music, dance and entertainment groups.