Gallery: Burnham-on-Sea celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The event was organised by Burnham Retail Group, a collection of the town's small businesses that aims to provide residents and tourists with a great shopping experience.

The Cake and Coronation party featured the crowning of Mary Nicholson, Burnham's own 'Coronation Queen'.

Mary was chosen after she was nominated by her daughter Naomi for her “wonderful community efforts” and for being a “pillar of the community”.

Her Coronation took place at 10:30am ahead of a day of performances and activities including circus acts, Cirque de Silk gymnasts, stilt walkers, living statues, jugglers, Punch and Judy, magicians, and live music.

After the event, a spokesperson for Burnham Retail Group wrote on Facebook: “Too exhausted to say anything but a massive thank you to all our visitors that came along to make this a most wonderful, wonderful day.

“We at Burnham Retail Group hope you had the best time and look forward to seeing you all real soon.”

They added: “We couldn’t be more proud of the efforts of the organisers, and supporters, of each of the events over these last few days - amazing work by everyone involved!

“Our combined success serves to prove that working together is the most effective way to take our wonderful little town forward.”

Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News photographer Steve Richardson attended the town's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 

Gallery: Burnham's Cake and Coronation Jubilee party

Burnham Retail Group organised a range of entertainment and activities to celebrate the occasion, including acrobatics displays. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Kylo, Danielle, and Helen Marsh at the Cake and Coronation celebration.

Andy Husher, James Husher, and Inga Dumelow.

Burnham mayor Lesley Millard, Nick and Maxine Bashford from the local foodbank, and Catherine Hunt.

Helen and Geoff Stait with Tracy and Chloe Herbert.

Live musicians helped keep the crowds entertained throughout the day.

Partygoers admire a live acrobatics display.

Magician Richard Ballinger entertains the crowd.

Children and adults enjoy watching a Punch and Judy show.

Hundreds of people attended the party throughout the day.

Ali, Keyka, and Keela Shackell-Smith.

There were plenty of stalls lined up throughout the town.

Felicity Nicholson, Imogen Hilyer, Mary Nicholson, Faye Crawford, and Alice Crawford.

Crowds sing the National Anthem at the start of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The singing of the National Anthem was led by a musician.

Burnham residents applaud after the town's rendition of 'God Save the Queen'.

Anne Holding, Vera Barlow, and Ian Barlow take part in the afternoon's Jubilee parade.

Motorcyclists were among the people getting involved in the celebrations.

Onlookers prepare to watch the Jubilee parade.

The mayor of Burnham walks towards the seafront for the parade.

People get ready to film the parade as it passes by.

Children with Union Jack flags take part in the Platinum Jubilee parade.

Families enjoyed their day out to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Queen's accession.

Valerie Flack and Diane Brown with a Union Jack to celebrate the Queen's milestone.