PARALYMPIC brothers Sam and Ollie Hynd were also being welcomed back by residents in Kirkby-in-Ashfield yesterday.
The ceremony was held at Kingsway Park between 5pm and 7pm to celebrate the success of the swimmers.
Sam, who has a form of muscular dystrophy like his brother Ollie, won gold in the 200m individual medley (SM8), silver in the 400m freestyle (S8) and bronze in the 100m backstroke (S8).
A postbox in the 17-year-old's home town of Kirkby-in-Ashfield was painted gold in his honour after he clinched first place in the 200m.
Yesterday's event, organised by Ashfield District Council, also celebrated local residents who have volunteered at the Olympics and Paralympics.
Residents also had the chance to see both the Olympic and Paralympic torches used in the national torch relays.
A range of free activities including wall climbing, cheerleading, crazy golf and play equipment for younger children, were also on offer.
Councillor Steve Carroll, portfolio holder for regeneration, culture and housing on the council, said: "We hope that it will have inspired more people to become active as part of the Olympic and Paralympic Games setting a lasting legacy in the Ashfield area."
