Hundreds of Teddy Bears and their families stormed the Esplanade for their annual picnic

Teddy bears and their friends gathered at the Esplanade on Sunday for the City of Darwin Teddy Bear’s Picnic. CHECK OUT ALL OUR PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT.

If you went down to the Esplanade today you better have gone in disguise because every bear that ever there was had gathered for City of Darwin’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

Teddies in all shapes and sizes were spotted at the annual event on Sunday from Pooh Bear to Paddington and even a few members of Paw Patrol.

Nevaeh Martin, 10, explored the array of market stalls and food trucks with her injured Pikachu who was recovering from a nasty fall.

“He broke his legs after falling off the roof,” she said.

“Because he has lightning he thought he could fly.

“Being outside is definitely helping him feel a bit better though.”

All teddies and their families were treated to a musical performance from Alice Springs singer Sally Balfour in addition to balloon art, magic and drag.

The picnic was one of many Darwin Festival events kicking off this week.

For more information on what shows are still to come, head to the Darwin Festival website.

Hattie Kids, 9, and Cleo Rickard, 9, at the Darwin FestivalÕs Teddy Bears Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Danielle Andrews, Amy Hetherington and baby Ruby at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Reuben Stevens, 6, going off in the mini mosh pit at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Annisen and Frankie Lane at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Paul McKenzie and his daughters Billie, 1, and Eleven, 5, at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Tatiana Hoffmann with Navaeh and Chris Martin at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bears Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Jett Street with daughters Matisse and Elsbeth Gotts at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Louisa Ponte, 6, and Freya Burrell, 6, at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bears Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Amara Emslie 6 at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Abbie Northwood with her son Archer Gough at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Alyssa, 6, Callie, 7, and Olivia Styles, 3, at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Jorgie and Gracie McHugh at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Sam Stanfield and Poppy Anderson, 4, at the ,Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Michaela Clough and daughter Edith, 1, at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Azarius Manolakos, 6, at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bears Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Kim and Molly Northwood at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bears Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

Aly de Groot with her mum Maggie de Groot and Stella Standfield at the Darwin Festival’s Teddy Bears Picnic on the Esplanade. Picture: Glenn Campbell

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