CELEBRATIONS for Black Country Day in Halesowen were met with a thunderous applause, not just from the weather, but from the masses of visitors who came along to enjoy the party.
Crowds were treated to stalls from local traders, organisations and rides in Somers Square at the event on Saturday (July 15) hosted by Halesowen BID, Dudley Council and Black Country Radio.
Black Country Radio broadcasted live from the event which featured demonstrations and acts from across the region, including the Men in Red Male Voice Choir, Aikido demonstrations from Ren Shin Kan and acrobatics from Cirque L'amore.
The centre stage played host to well-known musical acts through the afternoon including the Reggae Boyz and Bhangra Smash Up.
Visitors could soak up the atmosphere with a free beer from Fixed Wheel Brewery and even sample some traditional faggots and peas.
Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris was joined by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, Dudley mayor Andrea Goddard and Black Country Festival Founder Steve Edwards to cut the Black Country Day cake which has become synonymous with the celebrations in Halesowen each year.
Vicky Rogers, Halesowen BID Manager said: "We had a fabulous day celebrating!
"Every year this event gets bigger.
"It's a pleasure to be able to work closely with our local traders and businesses to put together these events.
"Black Country Day is special; it focuses on the local talent and skills we have in Halesowen and that extends to the incredible musicians, dancers and even martial artists that came along on the day to mark this special occasion."
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