It was party time across Huddersfield for the Queen's 90th birthday.

And red, white and blue was the theme as hundreds joined in the celebrations for the Her Majesty's big day.

While the Monarch took part in a special Thanksgiving Service at St Paul’s Cathedral, schools and other groups organsied their own parties.

One lucky royal fan was part of the crowds outside St Paul's on Friday, having been offered a VIP seat with the BBC team.

Here's how Huddersfield said happy birthday to the queen:

Garden party games

Party for the Queen's birthday at Almondbury Playgroup
Party for the Queen's birthday at Almondbury Playgroup

Tots at Almondbury Playgroup joined in with a Royal-themed garden party which saw 24 youngsters and their parents having fun in the sunshine and enjoying crafts and games.

Rachel Reynolds, manager at the playgroup, said: “It was absolutely packed with all the parents and the children had a really great time. It was a fantastic party for all of them.”

The children made their own crowns out of cardboard, feathers and jewels while helping put up the bunting and enjoying music and dancing.

On Sunday, St Mary’s Church, Mirfield, held a party at St Mary’s Community Centre.

The event included traditional party food as well as a crown and birthday cake making competition. Lockwood Baptist Church also held a patriotic party for the community.

Poppies for the queen

Children from Reinwood Infants and junior Schools amongst the ceramic poppies which are on display in the school grounds
Children from Reinwood Infants and junior Schools amongst the ceramic poppies which are on display in the school grounds

At Reinwood Infants and Nursery School there was a poignant display of ceramic poppies.

Children made more than 600 of them under the guidance of artist James Oughtibridge and they were planted out in the school grounds by the youngsters, who wore red, white and blue clothing.

Karen Butler said: “We started the poppies before Remembrance Day but have kept them for the birthday celebrations. They made a stunning sight as we enjoyed our party.”

Front-row seats in the capital

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“We're having a marvellous time.”

The reaction of Huddersfield teachers and self-confessed Royalty fans Alison Bray and Bev Firbank as they joined huge crowds outside St Paul’s Cathedral in London to kick-start the weekend of celebrations marking the Queen’s 90th birthday.

They had VIP seats with a BBC broadcast team to see the Queen and other members of the Royal Family at a national service of thanksgiving for the monarch’s life.

Leading figures from the worlds of politics and religion and hundreds of ordinary people recognised for their service gathered to mark the Queen’s 90 years.

The national service of thanksgiving to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in St Paul's Cathedral, London
The national service of thanksgiving to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II in St Paul's Cathedral, London

Alison and Bev got the chance to mingle with crowds at the service and also followed the Royal party to the Guildhall.

On Saturday they took their seats to see the Trooping of the Colour and on today they joined 10,000 guests at the Patrons Lunch in The Mall.

Alison said: “It was wonderful, a fabulous day.

“We’ve chatted to lots of people and we were interviewed for the radio. Outside St Paul’s it was a stunning sight, with the soldiers and the trumpeters.”

Street party for charity

Hundreds of Rowley Hill, Lepton, residents take to the street to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. Dancing residents, Pat and Steve Marshall dressed as Royals.

On Saturday, 600 residents of Rowley Hill, Lepton, raised over £4,000 for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice during their street party.

The event, organised by residents, Rowley Hill Club and Rowley Lane School, included traditional games, live bands, a barbecue, a mobile fish and chip stall and traditional cakes.

Hundreds of Rowley Hill, Lepton, residents take to the street to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

The day also featured an art competition with book vouchers and rosettes for the winners.

Organiser Beverley Shaw said: “We had lots of sponsorship by local businesses and individuals and we’ve raised in excess of £4,000 for the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice which is a great achievement.”

Residents in Forrest Avenue, Marsh, also held a street party:

Forrest Avenue, Marsh. Residents street party for the Queen's birthday. The Oldest residents on Forrest Avenue, Keith Sunter, 90 and Irona Netherwood,93 raise a glass along with their neighbors at the street party.
Forrest Avenue, Marsh. Residents street party for the Queen's birthday. Residents all dine together at the street party.
Forrest Avenue, Marsh. Residents street party for the Queen's birthday. Mollie Booth dressed for the occasion.

St Bartholomew’s Church, Marsden, took their street party indoors due to bad weather but about 100 parishioners and community members still had a good time with traditional food and games. The day finished with a patriotic sing-song and a rendition of Happy Birthday.

Event co-organiser Audrey Armitage said: “It was a really good affair. People told us how much they enjoyed it.”

Spot of croquet, dears?

Children from Wellhouse School, Golcar during their garden party to celebrate the Queen's birthday
Children from Wellhouse School, Golcar during their garden party to celebrate the Queen's birthday

Children at Wellhouse JIN School in Golcar enjoyed a buffet lunch and a range of traditional games including croquet, kick the can and bowls.

Emma Walton said: “There was also the chance to throw wet sponges at their teachers in the stocks. They enjoyed the day.”

Celebrating 1950s-style

Queen's 90th birthday celebration, Almondbury

The Pop-In Centre in Almondbury held a 1950s themed party to mark the big day.

The event included traditional games, such as the sack race and egg and spoon race, together with 1950s music and a visit from local firefighters.

Organiser Wendy Fairham said: “It’s been a success. The weather has held off and people have been having fun.”

Meanwhile, residents of Aden Mount care home in Primrose Hill watched a performance by Kitty Le Mare who sang songs from bygone decades.

The day also featured retro decorations and classic British food including jelly, buns and tarts.

Singing loud and proud for Her Majesty

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Royal squeals of approval could be heard in both Huddersfield and Dewsbury town centres.

Some 1,000 school children from across Kirklees filled the streets with songs old and new in celebration of the Queen’s official 90th birthday.

While 380 pupils from local primary and secondary schools paved the Piazza in Huddersfield town centre, Dewsbury Town Hall was packed with 600 youngsters bursting into song.

The choirs in Huddersfield were joined by Kirklees Music School as they sang the National Anthem, crooned wartime hits and toasted Her Majesty with a rendition of Happy Birthday.

Waving their Union Jacks, the pint-sized performers impressed shoppers with their versions of Pack Up Your Troubles, It’s a Long Way to Tipperary, Take That’s Shine and school disco classic Reach, by S Club 7.

Meanwhile, residents of Aden Mount care home in Primrose Hill watched a performance by Kitty Le Mare who sang songs from bygone decades.

The day also featured retro decorations and classic British food including jelly, buns and tarts.

And Friends of Mirfield Library enjoyed a performance by Kirklees Music School Senior Strings and Choir, as well as a birthday cake drawing contest and children’s fancy dress. The event also included a tombola and birthday cake.

A right royal picnic

Friends of Tolson Museum Queens 90th Birthday garden party - Thomas (10) and Alice (5) Newby with Friends Ann Denham, Linda Hellawell, Julia Hewson and Jeanette Saul.

Friends of Tolson Museum, held a picnic in Ravensknowle Park which included brass bands, games and donkey rides.

Watch Rastrick pupils sing happy birthday to the queen

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Pupils at Rastrick Independent School enjoyed entertainment from the school choir before playing party games and enjoying a two-hour disco.

Afternoon tea fit for royalty

Ward 17 Queen celebrations: Sister Jessica Bowden-Walsh, Adrian Brown, Linda Wilkinson, Aliyah Hafejee, Lydia Bamforth and Lee Earnshaw
Ward 17 Queen celebrations: Sister Jessica Bowden-Walsh, Adrian Brown, Linda Wilkinson, Aliyah Hafejee, Lydia Bamforth and Lee Earnshaw

At Huddersfield Royal Infirmary there was a regal theme for patients.

They enjoyed posh cakes and afternoon tea as part of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations.

There was also a party menu with a choices including braised steak and chicken fricassee and Coronation Chicken filling in the sandwiches.

Assistant Head of Catering Adrian Brown said: “ Our team always likes to do something a little bit extra for our patients when they are with us on special days and the Queen’s 90th is certainly that!”