Laughter, screams, live tunes and plenty of chatter: those were the sounds that filled Willows Park on Friday.
With the sun shining, hundreds flocked to the green space for the Oak Bay Tea Party.
The annual event, which this year is celebrating its 63rd birthday, offered bites from food trucks, bags of mini-donuts, carnival games, music and a raft of heart-stopping rides.
The Shooting Star Amusements midway has rides for all ages Friday from 4-10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Saturday at 10:15 a.m., the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics starts at Windsor Park. The parade will then depart at 10:30, winding through the streets of cheerful crowds to end at Willows Park about 45 minutes later, where festivities will fill the park with games, entertainment and dancing.
Then, there's the annual Mayor's Floating Teacup Race, on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Willows Beach. Mayor Kevin Murdoch will face his opponent(s) in a thrilling ocean race as they paddle giant teacups made of fibre glass.
The Kiwanis Tea Room will open for business with a limited menu including hot dogs, French fries and frozen treats.
More events and an entertainment schedule can be found at oakbayteaparty.com, and include food, kids' activities and live music.
