Thousands of festival-goers flocked to Prestwich at the weekend for Parklife 2023 at Heaton Park.

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Most of the borough came alive with sunshine and music this weekend as sounds from DJs and performers at the Prestwich festival carried across Bury.

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Thousands of happy faces filled the park to enjoy the weekend and despite the heat, there was a constant buzz of excitement.

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Here we have a collection of photos and videos from Saturday, June 10, at Parklife:

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This group of friends said: “We got here at about 2pm and had a walk around but needed a sit-down and to find some shade! 

“It feels amazing to be here even with the heat. 

“Our top three people to see are Annie Mac, Aitch and Fred again.”  

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Friends, Mollie Frost and Mya Grace Wheall had just been watching ShyFx at the Worried About Henry Stage.

They said: “We are hot, buzzing and happy. 

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“I'm happy covid is over, I'm happy that I'm with my friend and, I am happy that we can come to incredible events like this.”

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Friends Sean Corcoran and Ewan Simmons said: “It's amazing but it is hot! 

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“We are just trying to find shady spots and stick to stages out of the sun at the moment but so far we are having an amazing time.”

Bury Times: Volunteers are ready for festival goers at Heaton Park Methodist Church.Volunteers are ready for festival goers at Heaton Park Methodist Church. (Image: Newsquest)

Volunteers were ready for festival goers at Heaton Park Methodist Church with juice, water, toilets and snacks available for anyone. 

The group stayed out from 10am until 3pm both days.

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Niamh, Katie, and Georgia, who were heading into the festival, said they were excited to go in but “boiling" due to the high temperatures.

Bury Times: Festival goers heading down Bury Old Road to the Parklife entrance Festival goers heading down Bury Old Road to the Parklife entrance (Image: Newsquest)

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