Thousands enjoy a roar-some Dino Day

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    Richie the Raptor entertains families in Hull city centre

Jasmine Lowe
BBC News

Families have flocked to a day of dinosaur celebrations in Hull city centre.

Dino Day, organised by Hull BID, included puppet-style displays of a raptor, a dilophosaurus and a parasaurolophus, along with free face-painting, a "super sleuth" trail and a colouring competition.

Laura, 40, attended with her children Amelia, 10, Harrison, six, and Christopher, seven.

"It's a really awesome idea and it's been brilliant," she said.

"With the cost of living nowadays, it's really nice. I think it's wonderful they've put this event on for everybody to take part in."

Organisers estimated that between 8,000 and 9,000 people attended.

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