Patriotic Bradfordians were out in force again yesterday for a final day of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations across the district.

Young and old braved chilly temperatures to pay tribute to the Queen in a series of events that highlighted the city’s diverse communities.

Hundreds attended the Khidmat Centre in Bradford for colourful celebrations organised by the Council for Mosques.

It included an outside performance of traditional Asian music featuring folk singer and dancer Bashir Lohar, playing a chimta and wearing a colourful costume, and accompanied by hand drummers Mohammed Younis and Mohammed Sajid.

Inside the building there was entertainment for all the family, with face painting for children, football, table tennis, a bouncy castle and clothing, make up and perfume stalls.

Aisha Khan, who brought her three teenage children to the event, said: “We wanted to be part of the Queen’s Jubilee, we are really proud and it is an historic day.

“We have been watching the London celebrations on TV and my family has been organising street parties in Bradford. This is a really good event. It’s great to be here and we are really enjoying ourselves.”

Council for Mosques president, Mohammed Rafiq Sehgal, said: “Everyone here feels part of Britain. They live here, this is their country and they believe in what the Queen does. She represents the country really well and we all want to celebrate her.”

Music and dancing by people who originate from Nigeria and the Congo were among the highlights during celebrations at St Augustine’s Church in Undercliffe, organised jointly by members of the church and youngsters from a youth group, e:merge, based at the neighbouring Community Works centre.

About 100 people – whose ages ranged from 91 years to 20 months – turned out and were entertained with traditional African music, as well as face painting and food from different cultures, including a cake with the Queen’s face on, and the burying of a time capsule.

Young people aged between 13 and 17 were heavily involved in the organisation of the event.

Curate, Reverend Ann Challenger, said: “It has been a really good mix of people and everybody has worked really hard to make it such a success.

“We have had people from various faiths and cultures, and some without a faith, but everybody feels proud to be British and have come here to celebrate.”

Family fun was the order of the day at Harold Park, Low Moor, for a Queen’s Jubilee picnic.

Friends of Harold Park chairman Angela Tait painted hundreds of faces red, white and blue, while Mrs Galaxy UK Robyn Morrison was on hand to judge the Best Decorated Crown contest, with a prize of a Jubilee teddy.

Donkeys Jimmy and Joe gave rides to scores of children, who could also have a go on the swings, bouncy castle, and ice cream stall.

Youngsters kicked Union Flag footballs, and one dog even wore a Union Flag hat.

Angela Tait said: “It took a bit of organising but we are pleased with the way it has gone, and the weather hasn’t stopped people coming along.”

Residents celebrated at an event next to Clayton Friendship Centre, organised by the Clayton Estate Community Action Group. Organisers spent hours preparing red, white and blue paper streamers and bunting, there were trestles of food bedecked by Union Flag tablecloths, a bouncy castle, and a five-a-side football tournament, which raised funds for youngsters to have a trip to the seaside.

Caroline Shaw volunteered to dress as the Queen for the occasion, which attracted 100 residents.

Organiser Christine Tomlinson said: “We are all patriotic and think the occasion should be celebrated. It has had a real community feel.”

The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford, Councillor Dale Smith and his wife Margaret, were served tea and cakes at Winter Garden in Ilkley as part of the Jubilee celebrations.