A sea of colour, noise and excitement swept through Queen Street on Saturday with the annual Festival of Fisher's Ghost street parade.

Crowds cheered the long line of floats, marchers and performers.

Mayor Aaron Rule said it had been a ``jam-packed weekend'' that started with the art show at Campbelltown Art Centre on Friday night.

``It's an exciting time for Campbelltown and it displays our part in history and for me, the street parade is the highlight,'' Cr Rule said. ``We live in a dynamic city and it was great to see the colour and vibrancy of the groups.

``It was good to see the friendly faces and you don't need to look further for proof of what a fantastic town Campbelltown is.''

Participants ranged from old favourites like the Campbelltown-Camden District Band and Campbelltown Theatre Group to many ethnic and performing groups.

Schools such as St Patrick's College, StPeter's Anglican School and Iqra Grammar College were also prominent among floats and marchers.

Afterwards, revellers flocked to Koshigaya Park for free activities and entertainment organised by local churches.

Cr Rule officially opened the street parade and there was a big crowd at the ceremony.

``Our Fisher's Ghost Festival is a period of celebration, but our festival is much more than just that,'' he said.

``Steeped in history, the festival immortalises our most renowned former resident, Fred Fisher, and displays this unique element of our past to both wider Sydney and the rest of country.

``I encourage everyone to get involved in this year's festival. Go to the fireworks if you haven't before, browse at the street fair, look at the craft show, take the children to Fisher's kids and let your hair down on the rides.''