The carnival parade was bigger and more colourful than ever before, with spectacular costumes and puppets. Aldershot’s very own Queen Victoria, Betty Bryce led the procession of over 1,000 local people.

In Union Street, Wellington Street and Princes Gardens there was an oar-some celebration of fun, free activities, fantastic craft and community stalls, fair rides, live entertainment and delicious food and drink.

Princes Gardens held live music, dance and workshops at the bandstand, animal themed make-and-take crafts, silly street theatre, fair rides and much more. Plus, there was a circus skills area and aerial performers alongside Princes Gardens Surgery and a small classic car display in Princes Way.

Over on Union Street, there was a wave of excitement, with stilt walkers, a quiet storytelling area, puppet performers, the Giant Bubble Man, Lego building and lots more live music and dance.