The streets of Armidale will be filled with colour and life today as the city comes together to celebrate the annual Autumn Festival.

The activity kicked off last night at Civic Park with lots of rides, attractions, markets stalls, live entertainment and a laser show.

Today's action starts early at 7am and will go until the fireworks display at 8.30pm.

The highlight will again be the street parade, with about 66 floats ready to create a cavalcade through the central business district.

To get you in the spirits of the day check out last year's Galleries Galore page.

SATURDAY

7am Breakfast with the Band at Civic Park

8am Campus to City canter from UNE to Civic Park

9am Festival markets at Civic Park

9am – 8.30pm Rides and attractions at Curtis and Civic Parks

11am Mass bands at the Mall Courthouse

12.30pm Street parade in the CBD

From 2.45pm Bands and displays at Civic Park

3.15pm World’s Greatest Shave at Civic Park

8.30pm Fireworks at Civic Park

SUNDAY

9am-2pm Farmers markets and car boot sale at Civic Park

9am Bike Criterium in the CBD

MONDAY

11am Armidale Cup at Armidale Racecource

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Check out some of the fireworks on Saturday night: