Hundreds of people came together last weekend to celebrate the return of the beloved Bewdley Carnival. 

Crowds of people lined the streets as the parade of floats, emergency service vehicles, local groups, including the Bewdley Community Marching Band, and other organisations travelled through the town on Saturday (June 29). 

The parade took a different route this year as it started at Bewdley Pines Golf Club on Habberley Road and ended in the centre of Load Street as onlookers cheered and clapped in the sunshine. 

The event also featured a variety of stalls and live music acts performing across Load Street and Sabrina Drive. 

In a post on Facebook, the organisers of Bewdley Carnival said: "Thank you Bewdley. You have been absolutely amazing and you've made us all proud. We hope you've had a fantastic day."

They later added: "Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to share pictures and videos. We are so glad you've enjoyed yourselves." 

The parade started on Habberley Road and travelled into the town centre The parade started on Habberley Road and travelled into the town centre (Image: The Garden Kitchen)

Following demand from residents, there was also a fireworks display the night before the carnival on Friday (June 28) at around 10pm. 

The carnival committee said they were asked by visitors to bring back the fireworks display, which previously featured every year.

After running a poll on their Facebook page, the results showed that the majority of followers wanted to see the attraction return.

They then set up a fundraiser and asked people to make a small donation to help fund this year’s fireworks display. A total of £2,825 was raised by supporters.

The fireworks were set off from Bewdley Rowing Club, so people could view them from the riverside and town centre.

Speaking ahead of the Carnival, the committee chairman Martin Fisher said: "The Friday night before we've got a fireworks display in Bewdley.

"Traditionally it used to happen every year. Due to lack of funds in the past, they had to stop the fireworks because it cost a lot of money.

He added: "You need people to really care about it to keep it going. We always ask for local groups to get involved. It's a real community event".