The power of the Commonwealth and togetherness were on full show at a Platinum Jubilee park celebration.

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)

Party in the Park, hosted by Norfolk Black History Month, took place in Eaton Park, Norwich, on Saturday and attracted families and friends from across the city.

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)

Traditional songs were performed in the pavilion by the African Choir and other musical acts featured soul, Cuban and Urdu songs.

Norwich Evening News: Violet Dupres, 43, who sells Malawi clothes and jewellery and lives in NorwichViolet Dupres, 43, who sells Malawi clothes and jewellery and lives in Norwich (Image: Sophie Wyllie)

Norwich entrepreneur Violet Dupres, 43, who sells clothes and jewellery from Malawi where she used to live, said: "We need to keep the Commonwealth going. It is about being together.

"The Queen has done a lot for other countries and we are proud of her.

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)

"People are cheerful today. This is a one-off celebration."

Norwich Evening News: Midwife Vicky Stones, 38, with her husband Pelle Stones, 40, at the Party in the Park Platinum Jubilee celebration in Eaton Park, NorwichMidwife Vicky Stones, 38, with her husband Pelle Stones, 40, at the Party in the Park Platinum Jubilee celebration in Eaton Park, Norwich (Image: Sophie Wyllie)

Eaton midwife Vicky Stones, 38, who was watching the party with her husband Pelle, 40, and their two sons, said: "It is lovely to see people and have a good time.

"Black History Month is important because we need to raise awareness."

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month. Jessica and Rafae Medd-SygroveParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month. Jessica and Rafae Medd-Sygrove (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month. Latifa Cattanach, Fine Art and DesignParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month. Latifa Cattanach, Fine Art and Design (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month. Clarice Campbell selling fabrics and sandstoneParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month. Clarice Campbell selling fabrics and sandstone (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Party In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History MonthParty In The Park at Eaton Park hosted by Black History Month (Image: Archant)