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Leeds Party in the Park highlights VIDEO
The sun was blazing as 70,000 people flocked to this year's Party in the Park in Leeds – where temperatures soared to a staggering 27C.
Revellers wore vests, flip-flops and plenty of sun-screen to head to Temple Newsam for the 15th annual summer bash, where they were treated to performances from some of the nation's best-loved pop stars.
Click below to see our special slideshows of Party in the Park highlights:
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And although it may have been one of the warmest days of the year so far, the temperature was even hotter on stage, where chart sensations including Scouting For Girls, Alphabeat and Basshunter sizzled in the glorious sunshine.
Boyband McFly were the first act on stage, completing their third appearance at Party in the Park in Leeds by performing a string of hits, including new single One For The Radio and old favourite Obviously.
Swedish DJ Basshunter followed and fans went wild for his wacky dancing, which came to a head when he ripped off his vest to perform track Now You're Gone.
Speaking to the YEP backstage, the star said: "It's amazing to
perform in front of such a big crowd because they're so thankful and it's easy to make them scream.
"When you perform in front of small crowds, you have to work more to entertain them. But here in Leeds, the weather is beautiful and the whole place is full of hot girls and party boys so it feels great."
Fans also danced to top acts including Danish pop group Alphabeat – who made it to the show despite losing their luggage on their flight to Leeds – up-and-coming Irish band The Script and solo singers Sandi Thom and David Jordan.
A trio of former X Factor contestants also performed at the event, with 2005 contestant Maria Lawson and Eurovision entrant Andy Abraham warming up the crowd before last year's finalists Same Difference took to the stage. The brother-sister duo, also known as Sean and Sarah Smith, performed their own version of the Scissor Sisters classic I Don't Feel Like Dancing, as well as Breaking Free from hit film High School Musical.
Sean said: "To be here today is a dream come true for us, it's a really amazing feeling."
Chart sensations Scouting For Girls, who reached number one with their self-titled debut album, closed the show with a storming set, including top 10 hits Elvis Ain't Dead, Heartbeat and She's So Lovely.
Before leaving the stage, lead singer Roy Stride – who spent hours
signing autographs and posing for pictures – sensationally dived into the crowd to meet the fans.
Speaking to the YEP, Roy said: "It's great to meet the people who love us because we'd be nothing without our fans.
See Tuesday's YEP for even more pictures from the big event, organised by Leeds City Council and 96.3 Radio Aire, as well as the views of Scouting For Girls fan Chloe Ewart, who met her heroes after winning backstage passes in the YEP.
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