Hythe Festival 2014: The Big Parade

While rain lashed London and other parts of the south east, Hythe basked in lovely warm sunshine.  As a result, turnout was high for the bi-annual festival parade.

Hythe Festival Parade 2104 (121 pics)

Hastings Jack in the Green 2014 - Monday

I decided to head off to Hastings for the Jack in the Green procession for the first time.  Last year I did the much quieter Sunday.  Was taken aback by the sheer volume of people thronging the streets during the parade. 

I wasn't able to get down to Hastings as early as I'd have like and arrived with the procession in full flow.  Fortunately it stopped regularly for various performers to do their thing.

This is a great fun event and I loved it.  Will certainly be back next year.



Hastings Jack in the Green 2014 (475 pics)

Hastings Carnival 2013

The sun shone and once again there were lots of superb entries in the Hastings Carnival, one of the best in the south of England.



Hastings Carnival 2013 (204 pics)

Canterbury Festival parade 2012

A mixture of sunshine and showers greeted the annual parade which kicked off the Canterbury Festival events for 2012.

Canterbury Festival parade 2012 (109 pics)

Aylesham Carnival 2012

Once again I had luck on my side as the sun appeared in time for an event, this time the carnival in Aylesham village near Canterbury.

Aylesham Carnival 2012 (81 pics)

Hastings carnival 2012

I think the sun shone every time I went to Hastings this year.  Certainly this carnival was the best of the half dozen or so I attended during 2012.  The effort that went into many of the floats and costumes was amazing.

Hastings carnival pt 1 (100 pics)
Hastings carnival pt 2 (114 pics)

 

All the colours of the rainbow - Brighton Pride pt4

Final part of the Brighton Pride parade snaps.

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Freedom for Pussy Riot - Brighton Pride pt3

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Gaga ooh la la - Brighton Pride pt2

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Brighton Pride 2012

Brighton.  Colour.  Glamour.  Noise.  People.  Fabulous.

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