Morecambe Carnival a determined success - pictures from the event
By Michelle Blade
Published 12th Aug 2019, 12:28 BST
Updated 12th Aug 2019, 13:28 BST
Huge crowds at the main stage at Morecambe Carnival despite the wet weather.
The Morecambe Carnival returned for the sixth successive year at the weekend, bringing an incredible array of events, attractions and music to the Morecambe Promenade, welcoming visitors from far and wide.
Despite heavy rain and high winds on Saturday that resulted in some cancellations to events, the volunteer carnival team said: "We’re determined to deliver the carnival for the town and community!” The same spirit was shared by the stage acts including The Christians who took to the main stage on Saturday night to perform for the carnival visitors and fans, delivering an incredibly memorable performance.
Sunday’s packed main stage show hosted by local radio legend Danny Matthews and Graham Liver of BBC Radio Lancashire featured the return of Morecambe band ‘Ice Factory’ reunited on stage after 28 years.
Original punk princess Toyah rocked the stage with her classic songs ‘It’s a Mystery’ and ‘Thunder in the Mountains’.
Best float at Morecambe Carnival was Shine for Sian.
The show was headlined by S-Club 3, who brought their signature ‘S-Club Party’ to the promenade.
Toyah performing at Morecambe Carnival.
Crowds at Morecambe Carnival.
Crowds at Morecambe Carnival parade.
Toyah performing at Morecambe Carnival.
The Christians perform at Morecambe Carnival.
Fireworks were the finale at Morecambe Carnival.
Toyah performing at Morecambe Carnival. Picture by Andrew Gordon.
Toyah at Morecambe Carnival.
Toyah at Morecambe Carnival.
Ice Factory performing at Morecambe Carnival.
Bradley McIntosh and Jo O'Meara, the two from S Club 3, Tina couldn't make it for family reasons.
Danny Dearden performing at Morecambe Carnival.
Lloyd Daniels performing at Morecambe Carnival.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Youngsters try the taste test in the Winter Gardens run by Lancaster University.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Families enjoy the science show in the Winter Gardens run by EDF Energy.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Isla Panes-Everill aged 8 looking at the lava lamps on the Lancaster University stand in the Winter Gardens.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Juggler Arthur Plumb part of the Circus Sensible team.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Mollie Turner aged 14 tries her hand at plate spinning in the circus skills tent.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Families try their hand in the circus skills tent.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Angel Grace aged 5 has a go at axe throwing.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Angel Grace aged five has a go at axe throwing.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Trevor Jenkinson and grandson Jake Fishwick aged 9 have a go at fencing.
The Morecambe Carnival Festival got under way on Saturday despite terrible weather conditions. Families were treated to numerous events throughout the day in the town. Trevor Jenkinson and grandson Jake Fishwick aged nine have a go at fencing.
