The streets of Darlington were taken over by colourful costumes, marching musicians and spectators today (Saturday, June 24) as the town’s community carnival returned.
Darlington Community Carnival kicked off in Market Place where people enjoyed the music, dancing and singing from the Voices of Darlington choir.
Dance performances wowed crowds who gathered in the square as warm weather continued and rain stayed away for the event.
A steel band saw the procession off as it paraded through the town from the Market Square, up Coniscliffe Road, Stanhope Road and into Stanhope Park where stalls, live music and fairground rides awaited.
The theme of this year’s event was ‘Legends and Fairytales’ with school kids and community groups displaying the wonderful and wacky array of costumes, sculptures and banners they had prepared.
Speaking at the event the Mayor of Darlington Cllr Jan Cossins said: “You all look absolutely brilliant; you have all worked so hard and I hope we can raise lots of money for the stalls that are taking donations.”
The event returned in 2022 following a two-year break due to the Covid pandemic.
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Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT
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