Celebrating the ruby anniversary in the sunshine there were hundreds of performers in dazzling costumes.
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Many of our readers have been out enjoying the good weather and fabulous entertainment,.
Both on the parade route which started on Moor Park and did a circuit through the city and back there – and on Moor Park itself where the carnival continues until late on Sunday evening.
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Dazzling carnival procession Pic: Jim Beattie
Skelton woman Pic: Jim Beattie
Top plumage at the Carnival Pic: Jim Beattie
Orange and purple dancer in the parade Pic: Jade Speight
Leading the procession Pic: Jade Speight
The procession begins to pass Pic: Jade Speight
All kinds of costumes made their way through the city centre Pic: Joanne Clitheroe
All kinds of costumes made their way through the city centre Pic: Joanne Clitheroe
More great feathers on display Pic: Michelle Steele
Spooky stuff Pic: Sarah Massey
Quite the spectacle Pic: Sarah Massey
More plumage Pic: Sarah Massey
Giant mask and colours Pic: Sarah Massey
Young and old joined in the Carnival Pic: Sarah Massey
Getting ready for the parade Pic: Julie
All kinds of wonderful creatures on display Pic: Julie
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