Worcester Carnival's spectacular parade has made its way through the city centre.

There were lots of happy, smiling faces as schools, charities and community organisations from across Worcester took part in the annual event.

Always a highlight of carnival day, the parade made its way around a 1.7-mile route.

Worcester News: The carnival monarchs wave to the crowdThe carnival monarchs wave to the crowd (Image: NQ)

This year, the parade took the theme of Our Colourful World and there were certainly some bright and cheerful costumes on display.

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A number of roads were closed for the event to take place, including Castle Street, Foregate Street, High Street, Pump Street, City Walls Road, Deansway and Croft Road.

Worcester News: A zumba class was part of the paradeA zumba class was part of the parade (Image: NQ)

The entertainment had started at 11am with live music on stage in Cathedral Square and at the Carnival Village on Pitchcroft, where there were also stalls, food and drink, and a funfair.