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Photos: Hundreds head to Burnham Carnival
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Skeletons, swashbucklers and steampunks were among the stunning displays of colourfully illuminated carts at a town’s annual carnival on Monday.
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Hundreds of spectators braved the wet weather and lined the streets for the 73rd Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea Carnival, which saw more than 70 clubs take part in the parade.
The impressive procession of ingeniously designed carts were led through the streets by carnival queen Jessica Smith and her two carnival princesses, Belle-Seren Tetsell and Chloe Herowych.
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Gremlins Carnival Club impressed the judges, taking home several awards including best entry in the procession, chairman's choice and the outstanding costumes award for their fire- breathing, pirate-themed cart, the Krakens Revenge.
Other notable entries in the parade included The Globe Carnival Club's Steam Punk revolution, Marketeers Carnival Club's ghostly gangsters, and Toppers day of the dead-themed Boneyard Express.
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
This Is Me CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Army Cadets at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Ironworks by Harlequin CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham RNLI at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Rhythum Fever CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Bridgwater Belle CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
YMCA CC Singin' in the Rain at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Dreams Come True CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Gorgons CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Marketeers CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Marketeers CC at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
Carnival Queen Jessica Smith with princesses Chloe and Belle at Burnham Carnival. Picture: MARK ATHERTON - Credit: Archant
