14 pictures from Blackpool Carnival as the event returns to sunny seafront

Here are some of the top shots of the event, which included a grand parade with classic cars, marching bands and costumes and dancing.

. Blackpool Carnival

Dancers in full costume at Blackpool Carnival Photo: JC Photography

Blackpool Carnival Photo: JC Photography

Percussionists on the Prom Photo: JC Photography

The Turkish Kitchen, serving up authentic Turkish street food Photo: JC Photography

Live music at the carnival stage in South Shore, between the Waterloo and St Chads headlands Photo: JC Photography

A saxophonist gets into the swing of things in the carnival procession Photo: JC Photography

Blackpool Carnival Photo: JC Photography

Percussionists on the Prom Photo: JC Photography

The Turkish Kitchen, serving up authentic Turkish street food Photo: JC Photography

Live music at the carnival stage in South Shore, between the Waterloo and St Chads headlands Photo: JC Photography

A saxophonist gets into the swing of things in the carnival procession Photo: JC Photography

Blackpool singer Kyle Passmore, who appeared on the BBC's Let It Shine reality show with Gary Barlow Photo: JC Photography