The town of Neyland did itself proud today as hundreds of people lined the streets to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of its first ever carnival.
The floats and walkers gathered outside the Rose and Willow pub near Honeborough Green where they were judged by Chris John and Arnold Boorman, who are both members of the Tyddewi Lodge of the RAOB.
According to carnival organiser Malcolm Hawkins, 2022 saw 'the best turn out ever'.
"This was the first carnival for three years as a result of Covid, and as a result we never expected it would be such an incredible success," he said.
"But as soon as you mention a carnival, the people of Neyland really do give it their all."
"At our last carnival three years ago, we didn't have a best street competition and this was a bit of an oversight on our part, but this year the response has been incredible," said Malcolm.
This year's street winners were Riga Avenue, Brunel Avenue and Church Lakes, while the best floats were the Rose and Willow, The Legionnaire, while both High Street and Charles Street shared third place.
One of the mightiest presences this afternoon was a 50-foot long truck owned by the Coast to Coast static caravan company based in Waterson.
The Scania R480 can carry up to 44 tonnes in weight and has a 480 horse power engine.
The lorry, driven by HGV driver Ian McCaffrey, was transporting Cleddau Avenue.
After congregating on Honeyborough Green, the carnival processed through the High Street before turning into Riverside Avenue to begin its descent to the promenade.
Meanwhile organiser Malcolm Hawkins has confirmed that despite not having a chosen charity for this year's carnival, the committee will still be making a charitable donation following today's event.
"Our main aim this year was to give something back to the people of Neyland," he said. "But we shall still be donating to a charity once we know how much money has been raised."
Meanwhile, Malcolm Hawkins can be proud of the way in which he and his team enabled Neyland to enjoy a day to remember.
"It really has been fantasatic," he said. "But I'm 78 years old and I'm not sure I'm as agile as I once was. So I'm hoping that after 25 years of organising the carnival, 2022 may be my last."
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