In pictures: A night to remember at town carnival

A multicoloured illuminated carnival cart. There are three performers in costumes at the front of the cart and a line of others along the side. A crowd of people can be seen watching it.

Weston-super-Mare Carnival returned on Friday night

Chloe HarcombeWest of England and Jonathan HolmesWest of England

Thousands of people headed out to see the streets of a seaside town light up for an annual carnival.

A procession of illuminated carts and costumed performers filled the streets of Weston-super-Mare for the return of the carnival on Friday night.

The event, which dates back to 1871, is one of the well-known Somerset Guy Fawkes carnivals. The Bridgwater and Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea carnivals have already taken place.

Dick Berry, the chair of Weston-super-Mare Carnival, said it was "a night to remember".

A costumed performer on a carnival cart. She is wearing face paint and a flower crown.

Each cart had a different theme, including the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead

Three performers on a carnival float. They are all wearing face paint to mimic Day of the Dead skulls.

The performers entertained the crowds

An illuminated carnival cart. There is a woman stood at the front with her arms stretched out.

The spectacle lit up the dark, rainy streets

A carnival cart. There is a male performer stood under an arch on the cart, next to a display that features two small planets.

Judges were in the audience to pick their favourite carts and costumes from the night

A carnival float with a biker theme. It features several performers wearing leather jackets on motorcycles and Route 66 road signs.

The carnival chair said he "admired" the effort from all participants

A green illuminated carnival cart with a Wicked theme. A performer wearing green body paint and a witch costume is sat on a broomstick at the front of the cart. A crowd can be seen watching.

A performer dressed as Elphaba from Wicked made her way through the town atop a broomstick

A carnival cart which features many illuminated stars. Two performers are on the cart.

The procession followed a different route this year

A Christmas-themed carnival cart. Somebody dressed as Santa is sat in a sleigh behind two model reindeers.

Even Santa Claus came out for the occasion

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