FROM Daleks to dragons, and Day of the Dead to dancers, the latest instalment of the Ringwood Carnival had something for everyone.

The annual event once again drew bumper crowds with more floats than ever before on Saturday.

The Carnival, which features two processions across the afternoon and evening, saw crowds line the streets to see the elaborate outfits and sample the party atmosphere.

Alix Gardner, this year's chairperson of Ringwood Carnival Society, said: "It's gone really well. We were worried about the rain downpours on Friday and there was a bit of rain before we got underway, but it was fantastic to see so many wonderful procession entries.

"People have said they've never seen so many entries and never to such a high standard.

"There were two named Day of the Dead. They were both so good they teamed up and went along the route together.

"We had all the schools taking part and five marching bands.

"It felt like there was a steam theme with five steam engines and the steam cars. It was all fantastic.

"We had 30 floats in the afternoon procession and a similar number for the illuminated event in the evening.

"Everyone brings their lights out and it just looks amazing."

This year is the 68th in a row for the Carnival in the town and it continues to support local causes by donating money raised from the event to support groups in Ringwood.

After the event, organisers will total up how much money has been raised and distribute it to those who have requested help.

Mrs Gardner said she was amazed by how the people of Ringwood join forces for events in the town.

"Everybody in Ringwood has come out today," she added.

"People in this town keep saying it is such a lovely place and today shows that.

"We have volunteers helping out and marshals on the day - everyone chips in.

"We're so grateful for the local business sponsors of the Carnival because we couldn't run this event every year without them, so a massive thank you has to go to each and every one of them."