Hundreds of people braved the rain yesterday for an annual festival with live music, food stalls and famous faces.

LagoonFest is a family festival at Hove Lagoon which raises money for the Friends of Hove Lagoon. 

The event went ahead as normal despite pouring rain in the morning and by the afternoon it was very busy as the weather dried up.

Fatboy Slim welcomed people to the eventFatboy Slim welcomed people to the event (Image: Mandy Button)

Lou Goodall went down with her family and said it was "just fabulous".

"Despite the drizzle, the vibe was so positive and it was busy," she said.

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The event raises money to look after and improve the Lagoon. This year, Friends of Hove Lagoon hope to use money raised to refresh the wall art and get a new outdoor gym.

LagoonFest began with a warm welcome at the music stage from Fatboy Slim, real name Norman Cook, comedian Zoe Lyons and Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey, all of who live in Hove.

Live music rang out from the stage for most of the afternoon while people enjoyed the wide range of activities and attractions.

Model yachts were on display on the northern side of the Lagoon while kayak and canoe races were held at Watersports.

There were skateboarding taster sessions, a dog show and a range of stalls selling food, drink and other goods.