What's going on here?published at 15:02 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
It's getting busier around the Marvellous Medicine Machine.
Summary
Popular children's author celebrated in his home town
Thousands lined the streets to see the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox, a Marvellous Medicine Machine and a lot more
A tightrope walk was delayed by crowd volumes, organisers said all necessary precautions were being taken to ensure crowd safety
What's going on here?published at 15:02 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
And here's James!published at 14:59 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
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End of twitter postNothing to see here...published at 14:55 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
Just a giant fruit making its way through Cardiff.
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End of twitter postCrowd controlpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
BBC reporter Chris Wood says some people are being ushered back towards High Street as there are too many people outside the castle.
Getting into characterpublished at 14:47 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
Ffredi, Anni and Poppy in their Roald Dahl costumes.
Young fanspublished at 14:40 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
Oliver, Megan and Rhys from Cardiff enjoy the Roald Dahl celebrations.
Foxes so fantastic...published at 14:25 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
... they can play the fiddle!
'Expect the unexpected'published at 14:24 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
In keeping with the "unexpected" theme, music broke out and spectators looked up to see a grey, concrete car park on Westgate Street become the scene of a colourful umbrella display.
The peach has arrived at the castlepublished at 14:20 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
What's happening at the castle?published at 14:13 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
We're sure this isn't usually one of the sculptures on Cardiff's animal wall...
What's cooking?published at 14:12 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
This 'chef' looks like he means business
A 'peachful protest'published at 14:08 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
After a scene during which 'protesters' gathered to "protect the peach", the giant fruit is on the move again.
Not something you see everydaypublished at 13:53 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
How did they paint the giant peach?published at 13:52 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
In case you were wondering how the giant peach was made, we've spoken to the woman who painted it, Frankie Locke.
'We're ready for you'published at 13:51 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
South Wales Police officers getting into the spirit.
Oompa-loompa doom-pa-dee-dopublished at 13:36 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
Logan, 6, has "a perfect puzzle for you"
Strong police presence?published at 13:24 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
These police cars aren't the most modern we've ever seen.
Here it comes!published at 13:18 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
We have movement... a Giant Peach is moving through the city centre.
Unlikely friendspublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
Jason, 8, and Kyle, 6 from Cardiff are dressed up at Willy Wonka and Fantastic Mr Fox.
They are both "big Roald Dahl fans".
Ministry of the Predictablepublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 17 September 2016
Ms Trunkable and Ms Trunchbunk are characters from the "Ministry of the Predictable", both tasked with "making sure the unexpected will not be expected".
