Carnival makes sweet music through Ellesmere as crowds enjoy celebrations
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.
One of the floats also advertised a model train exhibition held in Ellesmere Town Hall on Saturday. Visitors were able to see a wealth of track layouts including on with a magical Harry Potter theme.
The carnival delighted those who turned out to watch, from the very young to those like 90 year old Carney Walsh who has seen the Carnival for over half a century. Many remembered the time when there was also an evening procession.
The afternoon and evening fun this year included stalls and sideshows by the mere and live music featuring a number of local bands.
Every year the carnival is organised by a small committee, helped by marshals and stewards on the day.
