Hundreds of people gathered in St Ives at the weekend to enjoyed two days of fun at the annual carnival and music festival.

The Hunts Post: Amy Hart , George Abelwhite, Kitty Nevill and Laila Hart at St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTAmy Hart , George Abelwhite, Kitty Nevill and Laila Hart at St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)

The traditional carnival parade kicked events off on Saturday leading to Hill Rise Park where the entertainment, which had a TV and film theme this year, took place - followed by the popular Proms in the Park concert in the evening, featuring Huntingdonshire Concert Band and a firework finale.

This year’s parade featured a colourful array of groups, including a pipe band and majorettes, and dance groups.

On Sunday the music festival returned with performances by bands running from midday through to 9pm.

The event celebrated its 19th year and the whole weekend was free to visitors, supported by donations, grants and sponsorship.

The Hunts Post: St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTSt Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)

This year organisers introduced a new fundraising idea with supporters asked to pledge £5 through their Just Giving page with an iPad up for grabs in a draw.

The Hunts Post: St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTSt Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)

The Hunts Post: Emelia-Grace Phillips at St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTEmelia-Grace Phillips at St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)

The Hunts Post: Molli Whithers at St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTMolli Whithers at St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)

The Hunts Post: St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTSt Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)

The Hunts Post: St Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONTSt Ives Carnival. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT (Image: Archant)