CARNFORTH Carnival returned "bigger and better than ever" for its fifth year, said organisers.

Sunny skies greeted the family fun day, which kept alive the tradition of bygone carnival parades by welcoming two stars of Emmerdale - Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Sugden-Dingle, and Adam Thomas, who previously played Adam Barton.

The actors cruised the streets of Carnforth in a soft-top car courtesy of Lloyds BMW South Lakes and enjoyed lots of banter with the crowds lining the procession route.

Carnival Queen Kezia Evans, Princess Lola Barton, Rosebud Scarlett Brooke-Taylor and male attendant Alfie Simmons were crowned on Carnforth High School field.

The Friends of Over Kellet School won best-dressed float; the Spar was best-dressed shop; and best-dressed house went to the Harrison family of Dunkirk Avenue.CARNFORTH Carnival returned "bigger and better than ever" for its fifth year, said organisers.

Sunny skies greeted the family fun day, which kept alive the tradition of bygone carnival parades by welcoming two stars of Emmerdale - Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Sugden-Dingle, and Adam Thomas, who previously played Adam Barton.

The actors cruised the streets of Carnforth in a soft-top car courtesy of Lloyds BMW South Lakes and enjoyed lots of banter with the crowds lining the procession route.

Carnival Queen Kezia Evans, Princess Lola Barton, Rosebud Scarlett Brooke-Taylor and male attendant Alfie Simmons were crowned on Carnforth High School field.

The Friends of Over Kellet School won best-dressed float; the Spar was best-dressed shop; and best-dressed house went to the Harrison family of Dunkirk Avenue.

The carnival stage hosted many singers and dance groups, who performed free of charge to support the occasion. The field was busy with a fairground and many stalls.

The event was sponsored by Burch Tree Vets, and organisers also thanked the many local businesses who helped support the town's biggest annual event.

Carnival chair Andrea Wren thanked the committee for their hard work, dedication and loyalty during the past year as well as the many volunteers including Carnforth Rotary Club, and Carnforth mayor Kath Bromilow for her kind words of praise.

The committee said they believed this was the best carnival since the comeback in 2015 and they are already busy planning for 2020. To find out more, visit the Facebook page or email carnforthcarnival@gmail.com