In Pictures: Hastings Old Town Carnival Week opening ceremony

It was attended by the Hastings Mayor and Section Five drummers helped add to the atmosphere

Hastings Old Town Carnival Chairman Reg Wood said: “Hastings Old Town Carnival week is here again and what an exciting week there is to look forward to. There will be so many events to enjoy including the ever-popular pram race, the nearly on the beach concert, the Jimmy Read memorial bike race, Old Town criers event, Sea BootRace, treasure trail, tractor run, the tug of war competition and not forgetting the carnival itself.

“On Carnival day (Saturday August 8) there will be stalls and activities on the Stade in the afternoon before the parade so come and join the fun. This year's carnival theme is 100 years of television so we hope the public will come and support us and don't forget there will be fireworks from the castle at dusk.

"For more information look out for our colourful programme and please support our bucket collectors.”