Lowestoft rocks as annual classic car crusade rolls into town

Rocking - Lowestoft welcomed the Wildest Cats in Town for the popular annual rock and roll bonanza at Pontins in Pakefield. And at the Royal Green, after a classic vehicle procession, world jive champions Mark and Genevieve got into the spirit of the occasion. Pictures: MICK HOWES. (Image: Archant)

Hundreds of people descended on the Royal Green in Lowestoft to witness the popular annual Wildest Cats in Town cruise – as rock and roll enthusiasts brought 1950s music alive.

Rocking - Lowestoft welcomed the Wildest Cats in Town for the popular annual rock and roll bonanza at Pontins in Pakefield. Here 1950s legends Hayden Thompson, Gene Summers and Jack Scott pose with the mayor of Lowestoft June Ford at Royal Green.Pictures: MICK HOWES. (Image: Archant)

And the stunning sunshine was the perfect backdrop for scores of teddy boys and girls, who had turned out to rock along the seafront.

With live music and numerous vintage vehicles, the town mayor June Ford and hundreds of rockers welcomed special guests – veteran American rock and roll performers Hayden Thompson, Jack Scott and Gene Summers, who had all performed at Pontin's in Pakefield over the weekend – to town.

As well as the music and entertainment, there was even an appearance by the world jive champions – as the town rocked with scores of people hitting the seafront.

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