Thousands packed Ringwood town centre on Saturday afternoon for the popular annual carnival.
Ringwood Carnival took place on September 19, with processions, live music and family entertainment throughout the day and evening.
Families and friends lined Bickerley Gardens, Christchurch Road and High Street to watch the loud, colourful procession of floats and performers.
The line-up included community floats themed around Toy Story and 100 years of Sir David Attenborough, marching bands, majorettes, carnival royalty, steam engines and feature cars.
BMX stunt displays wowed crowds ahead of the parade, while street performers in the town centre got the party started.
The cancellation of a planned RAF memorial flyover because of poor weather did little to dampen the carnival spirit.
Alie Vanderveld, from Ringwood, said: “I absolutely love it.
“We come with all our neighbours and just enjoy the evening.
“It’s a real local event, so it’s really nice for all the families. It’s just great.”
The event was organised by Ringwood Carnival Society, a registered charity run by volunteers.
The group funds the carnival through sponsorship and fundraising, then gives any surplus to local charities, schools, organisations and good causes across Ringwood and the surrounding area.
The event has been running since 1929, with organisers previously saying it was only cancelled during the war.
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