On July 6 the annual Brighton Kite Festival returns to the city. With some wacky and wild kite creations on display today we are taking a look back at some of the best efforts from years gone by. There are superheroes, dogs and an oddly named octopus.

Guy Reynolds launches his giant Batman kite in blustery but perfect weather conditions for flying at the annual Brighton Kite Festival held in Stanmer Park on the outskirts of the city over the weekend

A giant teddy bear, reminiscent of the gummy bears in a pack of Haribo, takes to the skies

Dick the octopus made an appearance in 2008

This Japanese kite stole the show

In 2013 there were plenty of kites on display

A ton of kites on offer but this dog was more interested in a football

This youngster enjoys the Brighton Kite Festival