PICTURES: Thousands take to streets as Sudbury Carnival shines bright once again
The sun was not the only thing to shine brightly at Sudbury Carnival on Sunday.
Bright costumes, glittery faces and tiaras of carnival queens and princesses sparkled in the sunshine.
Organisers described the fifth annual event as “pretty perfect” as it graced the town once again.
Thousands took to the streets to take part in, and watch, the procession snake it way around the town, with more participants on foot than ever before.
This year’s theme was ‘days gone by’, with inspiration coming from bygone eras for the Sudbury Ephemera Archive float.
There was baton twirling from the Pheonix Marchers and dancing from belly dancers.
Visiting carnival queens, as well as Sudbury’s royal line-up, enjoyed the showpiece.
Carnival chairman Angela Talbot said: “It was sunny and the day went really well with good feedback and no complaints. Compared to other years, it was near enough pretty perfect.
“We are trying to go green, so we had more walkers than floats this year.”
She added: “An enormous amount of hard work goes into putting on the carnival, so I’d like to thank everyone who attended and took part. Without the people of Sudbury coming along, none of this would be possible.”
She thanked deputy mayor Jack Owen for opening the carnival, all the stallholders, service personnel – such as the community wardens, police, fire and first aid staff – and all the carnival committee members for their hard work.
“Our thanks go to everyone for putting on a great show,” she added.
After convening in the Delphi car park, the procession made its way through the town.
Entertainment then got under way in Belle Vue Park, with live music, games and activities, including a charity pie off in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
This year carnival was in aid of local charity Helping Hands.
