Margate carnival filled the streets with colour yesterday afternoon.
As the town basked in glorious sunshine, spectators packed the route to watch floats, dancers, musicians, carnival courts, businesses, charities and entertainers go past.
Teams from the Pilgrims Hospice, Margate Fire and Rescue Service and the Sparkles Belly Dancing group were among those who took part.
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The Sparkles Belly Dancing group during the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437139)
Costumed performers were kept hydrated by helpers misting them with water as the mercury continued to rise throughout the afternoon.
The celebration was part of a hectic weekend by the seaside as music fans enjoyed Margate Soul Festival, which put on live performances in several venues across the town, both inside and outside.
Hundreds lined the streets (3440931)The colourful start of the Margate Carnival procession on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437097)
Staff at cafes, bars and restaurants were kept busy all day providing refreshments for the crowds.
There was also a fun fair next to the Winter Gardens with a range of rides for youngsters to enjoy.
The Margate Carnival procession on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437088)The annual celebration took place on Sunday (3440994)Margate's Kent Fire and Rescue lead the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437100)One impressive creation in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437095)The team from the Pilgrims Hospices at the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437135)Zumba with Beck from Drapermills School at the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437133)Maggie Considine keeps in the shade whilst out with the Sparkles Belly Dancing group during the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437147)Carnival Queen Steph Thompson and her court in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437112)JoJo's School of Performing Arts in the Margate Carnival procession on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437082)Sweeps David Wright, Lee Cursons and Laura Wright in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437114)Micky Mouse in the Margate Carnival procession on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437089)Spectators aloung the route of the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437102)Jack, six and Liam Annett, eight took part in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437128)Richard Court and Colin Bone on the Mad House float in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437115)The Mad House Float in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437118)Pirates Susannah and Michelle Lees in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437120)The Studio and Lisa's Helium Balloons in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437122)Silver Slipper Performing Arts and Silver's Clubworld in the Margate Carnival on Sunday. Picture: Chris Davey. (3437124)
