The Illume Festival in Coromandel was one not to be missed. The last time I was at this event was in 2016 so a return visit was well overdue 🙂

Click on an Image to enlarge.This year the good folk of Coromandel were also celebrating the 200^th Anniversary of the the HMS Coromandel which the town and peninsular are named after.

The Thames Coromandel District Council, local businesses and locals all pitch in to make this a great event. Nearly all the local shops are dressed up with decorations based on lights and there were several stalls selling food.

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Locals manning the food stall

Lit up Trees

Dressed up shops

One of the better dresses

Light and more light

Cute kids in their gear.

Street performers

Bright umbrella

Pedal parade

The main parade

More from the parade

At 7pm the main parade started where there where everyone was dressed up and adorned with led lights.  It was a great scene.

A great event which was topped off by a massive fireworks display.