In 65 pictures: Hastings Old Town Carnival procession

The event was further hampered as police dealt with an incident in High Street, when someone climbed on a roof just ahead of the procession departing Rock-a-Nore at 5pm, causing the road to be closed off. Instead the procession followed a route along the seafront and back.

There were a good deal of people taking part in the processions and plenty of smiles. The number of spectators was a little down due to the conditions, but it was still a good turn out.

Local resident Kerry Phillips said: “Well done everyone. Thank you to the unstoppable who got out there and entertained us.”

Another resident commented: “It was an amazing turn-out considering the weather.

Sue Beattie, an RNLI fundraiser who took part in the procession, said: “What a day weather-wide, but we had a great time. Thank you to all those who braved the weather and put money in buckets.”

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