Crowds gather for Paralympic torch
Hundreds of people celebrated the arrival of the Paralympic torch to Basildon over the weekend.
The crowds were entertained by live music and stalls as well as a light show and various urban acts at the Wat Tyler Country Park.
The festival was organised to celebrate the start of the Paralympic Games which begin on Wednesday.
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