Crowds gathered last weekend to celebrate the return of a highly anticipated community event. 

Hundreds of people lined the streets as residents welcomed Bromsgrove Carnival, in association with Social Eats, back to the town. 

The celebrations started on Friday (July 12) with a screening of Sing and Mamma Mia ahead of the main event on Saturday (July 13). 

Saturday kicked off with a parade starting from North Bromsgrove High School at 12pm where floats, performers and representatives from local schools and community groups embraced this year's Olympic sports theme ahead of Paris 2024. 

Those in the parade included Lickey End First School, Stage Door Dance Academy, Libby Mae's Little Angels and Girl Guides Bromsgrove as well as many more. 

The crowds cheered as the parade made its way through the town to Sanders Park where the main entertainment and stalls could be found. 

This included live performances at the bandstand from i-Sing Choir, Supreme Stars Dance Academy, Chloe May's Dance Academy, Rising Stars Academy, The Orchard's School Choir, Spirals Dance and Performance Academy and more. 

In the food village on the main stage, there were also appearances from Mental Dollz, Rooster, Kemestree Set, Back in the Game, Killerstream, Sunset Mixtape and Finding Bella. 

The performances took place between 11am and 9.30pm. 

There were also food stalls and a fun fair at the event so there was something for the whole family to enjoy. 

There was an awards ceremony for the parade held at 1pm where Lickey End First School won the competition for best float in their first appearance at the carnival. 

Bromsgrove Carnival has since thanked the community, businesses, sponsors and transportation companies for their support which helped "bring this year's Bromsgrove Carnival parade to life". 

In a post on social media, they added: "Your support doesn't just make the carnival possible, it helps strengthen our community, bringing us all together for a weekend of fun, celebration and connection.

"We are deeply grateful for your commitment and generosity."