A Romford festival held to mark the sacrifices and challenges young people have encountered during the pandemic was a success.

Romford Recorder: The Triplets put on a wonderful performance.The Triplets put on a wonderful performance. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

The Thank Youth event, which was held on Sunday, September 5, saw talented young people perform live.

Spider-Man and characters from PAW Patrol also made an appearance.

Romford Recorder: Molly Murphy, Ronnie Cowan and Rubie Roovers with Spider-Man who made an appearance at the event.Molly Murphy, Ronnie Cowan and Rubie Roovers with Spider-Man who made an appearance at the event. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

Staff from Havering Council distributed test kits throughout the festival, which ran from 11am to 4pm.

Romford Recorder: Havering Council staff distributed Covid test kits and were on hand to answer any questions about vaccinations or testing.Havering Council staff distributed Covid test kits and were on hand to answer any questions about vaccinations or testing. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

Leader of Havering Council, Cllr Damian White, was in attendance to thank all young people on behalf of the borough.

Romford Recorder: Cllr Damian White attended the event to thank the young people in attendance.Cllr Damian White attended the event to thank the young people in attendance. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

Organisers Youth Unity, which specialises in engaging young people through a variety of campaigns, was supported by youth organisation KickOff@3.

Romford Recorder: Event organisers, Youth Unity, were in attendance at the event.Event organisers, Youth Unity, were in attendance at the event. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

PAW Patrol's appearance made Lillie Smithers, two, Teddie Smithers, four and Mylie Morris, 10, very happy.

Romford Recorder: Lillie Smithers, two, Teddie Smithers, four and Mylie Morris, 10 with PAW Patrol.Lillie Smithers, two, Teddie Smithers, four and Mylie Morris, 10 with PAW Patrol. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

While singer Hanr put on a captivating performance for the crowd.

Romford Recorder: Hanr performing at the Thank Youth event.Hanr performing at the Thank Youth event. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)

Romford Recorder: Thank Youth event which took place at Romford Market.Thank Youth event which took place at Romford Market. (Image: Ellie Hoskins)