Crowds have been gathering by the sea for the first Love Felixstowe Festival, as well as the return of Art on the Prom.

Families from around the county have gone to Felixstowe for the first few days of the first Love Felixstowe Festival, which started on September 2 with live music and entertainment.

The much-loved Art on the Prom has also returned after four years.

Ipswich Star: People enjoying the festival by the seaPeople enjoying the festival by the sea (Image: Mike Bowden/ Felixstowe BID)

Over 90 artists and craft makers lined the promenade in Felixstowe from the pier to the Spa Pavilion.

Now run by Ipswich-based Art Eat Events, organiser Iona Hodgson said: "We are proud to be reinstating this community-driven event and wish to thank everyone who took part in making it a huge success."

This seaside art show is just one event in a packed schedule for the Love Felixstowe Festival.

Ipswich Star: Some of the art on the promSome of the art on the prom (Image: Mike Bowden/Felixstowe BID)

Already, there has been a beachside cinema, pop-up food demonstrations and entertainers in the Box Park at Beach Street.

On Sunday, there was also an aerobatic display over the sea by pilot Mark Jeffries.

Felixstowe BID: manager Kate Cain said: "We wanted to celebrate what Felixstowe and its businesses have to offer and our first Love Felixstowe Festival is on track to being a roaring success.

Ipswich Star: Felixstowe mayor Cllr Seamus Bennett (left) and Felixstowe BID manager Kate Cain with the Felixstowe Community ChoirFelixstowe mayor Cllr Seamus Bennett (left) and Felixstowe BID manager Kate Cain with the Felixstowe Community Choir (Image: Mike Bowden/Felixstowe BID)

"With the sun shining on Art on the Prom plus lots more going on around the town, we hope to build on this for the future.

"It was a great weekend for the town."

The celebrations are set to continue until September 7, finishing with the town hosting the Tour of Britain for the first time.

Ipswich Star: People doing yoga on the beach in FelixstowePeople doing yoga on the beach in Felixstowe (Image: Mike Bowden/Felixstowe BID)

The race is due to start from Sea Road at 10.45am, and finish in the same location around 3pm.

The town is to have celebrations to make the event, with cycling-themed cocktails on offer and bike-based competitions.

Ipswich Star: Families enjoying the free outdoor cinemaFamilies enjoying the free outdoor cinema (Image: Mike Bowden/Felixstowe BID)