Bands tune up the crowds at three-day Suffolk carnival

The Music Day on Saturday marked the start of Aldeburgh Carnival and featured bands playing at a variety of venues, including the Baptist Chapel, Cross Keys pub and The Lifeboat Shed.

Youngsters taking part in the music activities at Aldeburgh Carnival (Image: Archant)

There was also a silent auction and lollipop hunt for children on the beach.

On Sunday, a sports day was being held featuring a 10km run taking in the Aldeburgh countryside, along with an egg and spoon race, children’s races and a Punch and Judy event.

Choir members singing on the seafront at Aldeburgh Carnival (Image: Archant)

Also among the events were kite-flying demonstrations on the beach.

The main carnival procession will be taking place on Monday, August 15 starting at 3.15pm from outside the Moot Hall and going up and down the high street.

Conducting the music at Aldeburgh Carnival (Image: Archant)

There will also be a performance by the Suffolk School of Samba, a demonstration by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Coastguard and swimming races at sea.

Youngsters prepare for their part in the Aldeburgh Carnival Music Day (Image: Archant)

Some of those enjoying the musical entertainment (Image: Archant)

However, organisers have had to cancel the Aldeburgh Carnival Fireworks Display and the Lantern Procession which traditionally bring the event to an end on Monday because of safety concerns with the dry conditions.

Youngsters prepare for their part in the Aldeburgh Carnival Music Day (Image: Archant)

A choir sings on the beach at Aldeburgh Carnival (Image: Archant)

All ages took part in the Aldeburgh Carnival musical extravaganza (Image: Archant)