Hundreds of people enjoyed a dazzling display of Indian dance, food and song in Preston.

They were treated to the moves of current Mayor councillor Trevor Hart, council leader Matthew Brown and deputy leader councillor Peter Moss busting a Bollywood move on the stage too.

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This year’s Celebr8 event brought together Indian heritage and culture at 53 Degrees.

In partnership with the University of Central Lancashire the show had a fashion display as a catwalk stretched down the centre of the venue.

BBC Lancashire presenter Neetal Parekh was the host for the evening, and joined the politicians in showing them how to do a Bangra dance.

MY gosh !!! Tonight was SHEER MAGIC !!!! Thank you ALL so so so much for the incredible support for #Celebr8
So incredibly Proud To be a #Prestonian – the unity and diversity is exemplary to the world !!! @blogpreston @UCLan @RussHogarth @BBCLancashire

— Neetal Parekh (@neetal4u) June 22, 2018

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Sonia Bashir was there to snap the action, have a browse below of how the event unfolded.