The Whit Friday brass band competition round Mossley and Saddleworth dates back to the late 1800s and involves bands marching through the various towns and villages to attend competitions at each location. It's now a huge event with over 100 bands competing.
These photos are of events in 2011: this is Uppermill with the Cheshire police band about to march.
Later in the evening
in Dobcross.
Dobcross again. Sadly it was a dull (and later very wet) evening so not great for photos.
The event culminates
in Delph, this is the scene in the centre of the village.
Crowds outside Delph Club brave the rain.
And a view from the shelter of Delph Club.