A carnival atmosphere built up in Aldeburgh this weekend ahead of tomorrow’s procession.
The long weekend of festivities kicked off yesterday in the 73rd annual Aldeburgh Carnival, with a funfair, stalls and sideshows close to the Moot Hall.
Special events such as the mini-marathon, a six-mile run to Thorpeness and back, and the egg boat race at the boating lake took place today.
Alan Cooney won the mini-marathon, with Megan Newton the first lady to finish. Marcus Holmes and Jasmine West were the first junior boy and girl to cross the finishing line.
Tomorrow sees the Disney-themed carnival at 3.15pm, led by the British Imperial Military Band, with the lantern procession and fireworks in the evening.
Publicity officer Keith Batt said: “The events so far have gone really well – the weather has been good and the crowds reasonable.
“We are looking forward even more to the big day tomorrow.
“There is a very good atmosphere throughout the town.”
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