CHRISTCHURCH'S annual carnival will take place this weekend.

The annual parade will take place on Sunday, although events will be held all weekend at Christchurch Quay.

Leaving the Civic Offices in Bridge Street at 2pm on Sunday, spectators can see the procession wind its way down Castle Street and the High Street, before continuing down Sopers Lane and St Margaret's Avenue to the Quay.

On Saturday, fun will take place from 10am, with craft stalls, cream teas, juggling displays, zumba dancing, Wessex Majorettes and live music.

A Robbie Williams tribute will also perform, along with music from bands Liability, On The Nash and the Mudeford Crabs.

In the evening, the popular fireworks display, sponsored by Bedtime on Barrack Road, will take place around 9.30pm.

The Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr Fred Neale, is also expected to attend.

The Kaleidoscope Dancers will kick off the live performances at 12.15pm on Saturday.

On Sunday, the live entertainment will continue on the Quay, with many stalls on offer as well.

Judging for the PDSA dog show will take place at 1pm, before the carnival arrives at the quay.

Christchurch carnival has been running for more than 100 years, organised by volunteers to raise money for local charities.

One of the organisers, Julie Keeble said: "This carnival weekend is for Christchurch, organised by Christchurch people, and supporting Christchurch based charities – so is dependent on support from residents too.

"Please come along and help to make this carnival weekend the best ever."