Perth's Mela Festival is a joyful carnival by the Tay

The multicultural Mela Festival returned to Perth on Saturday, June 10 for a sweltering free entertainment afternoon of music and dance.

The Mela Festival kicked off at 12pm with a vibrant parade starting from Thimblerow, heading along the High Street and Tay Street, culminating at the North Inch.

Several thousand people enjoyed a dazzling display of colour and sound, with many cultural communities that have made Perth and Kinross home providing an incredible showcase for the Fair City.

At the Inch, street food vendors offered a taste of India, Greece and more with market and craft stalls as well.

A flowing dance display entertained on stage at the North Inch on June 10 (Fraser Band)

Perth's Polish community is represented at the High Street parade (Fraser Band)

A silent disco, circus skills with Adventure Circus, football fun with Saints in the Community and Perth Beach Volleyball gave everyone plenty to do.

Perth and Kinross provost Xander McDade was at the centre of the cultural event arranged by Perth and Kinross Council (Fraser Band)

Free family entertainment was spread across two stages.

The music stage, generously sponsored by Woodside Car Sales Burrelton, featured performers including Sahara, Unison, Macumba, Rhythm Wave and
many more.

On the dance stage, sponsored by Perth and Kinross Common Good Fund and the National Lottery, festival-goers were captivated by performances from Chinese Lions and Dragons, Baila Venezuela, Flamenco, Julie Young Dancers, Pirie Performing Arts, and other talented dancers.