YOUNGSTERS celebrated Chinese New Year in style with their very own theme party.

Members of St Gabriel's Church, Blackburn, junior church and parent and toddler group dressed up to bring in the Year of the Dragon.

Youngsters went to town with their fancy dress outfits and there were tiny chinamen, scary dragons and even Chinese takeaway costumes.

Three-year-old Katie Hodkinson is pictured showing off her takeaway costume.

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