Margate was packed on Sunday (August 4) for the annual carnival.
This year was the first for many years that Dane Valley’s Maurice Morris was not at the head of the procession. Maurice passed away in March aged 91. He had been a regular sight at the carnival, usually leading the way on his bike.
This year around 40 entrants took part. The parade ran from Palm Bay to Westbrook Bay although not all participants dd the full route.
Belly dancers, dragons, carnival courts, pubs, Dreamland Heritage Trust, Sea Cadets, care homes, children’s charities, dance schools, and majorettes were among the entrants.
Notting Hill winners, Mahogany Arts, local Samba band, Samba Ya Wantsum and band Jankanoo also took part.
Carnivals at Margate and Ramsgate were this year organised by Great British Carnival.
