Ellesmere's carnival procession wound through the town drawing large crowds and even bringing the sun out from behind the clouds.
The traditional carnival day got underway with its midday parade going through the town centre not once but twice, before the fun moved to the Cremorne Gardens by the side of the mere.Local organisations and families had spent many hours preparing their floats or walking entrants to the event.
Themes ranged from a pink Barbieland and a neon sounds of the 80s float to Willy Wonka and a cricket match.Del Boy's three wheeler car joined the large floats as did the"Granny National" horse fancy dress, vintage tractors and marching bands and drums and a samba band.Ellesmere's fire crew led the parade which also included the carnival Queens and Princesses.
Every year the carnival is organised by a small committee, helped by marshals and stewards on the day.
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