Thousands of people descended on a school field for Woodingdean Carnival at the weekend.

The field at Rudyard Kipling Primary School was filled with more than 40 stalls providing fun activities run by businesses, charities and organisations on September 2.

Revellers enjoyed food and a bar and there were plenty of things for children to do including a taster aerial skill session with Blue Moon Circus, a teacup carousel and an inflatable helter-skelter.

The Argus: There were plenty of things for kids to doThere were plenty of things for kids to do (Image: Alix Macfarlane)

The day began with the arrival of the carnival parade which saw groups walk and dance their way from Central Park to the field.

The colourful parade arrived at the field just before 11am to be welcomed by Brighton and Hove Mayor Councillor Jackie O’Quinn who officially opened the event.

The winner of the 2023 carnival parade was Oak Cottage Nursery.

Throughout the day, acts showcased their skills in a performance arena.

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There was dance, music and singing and fitness demonstrations from resident singer Rhys Christian who won a place on Tom Jones’ team on The Voice, Matthew and Dirk highland dance with bagpipes, Brighton School of Singing, Swoove, We Are Strictly Social Dancing, LCAS School of Theatre Arts, Marta Scott Samba and Theatre Express.

The Argus: People took part in the paradePeople took part in the parade (Image: Alix Macfarlane)

Firefighters from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Roedean Community Fire Station were there to talk to the crowds and show children around their engine.

Alix Macfarlane, who chairs Woodingdean Carnival, said: “Thank you to everyone who supported the event in so many ways. Woodingdean Carnival is only possible thanks to a small and dedicated team of volunteers, and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our local businesses.

“We are particularly grateful to Rudyard Kipling Primary School, especially the senior management and site management team who gave their time, energy and enthusiasm during the school summer holiday to support the carnival committee and make sure Woodingdean Carnival 2023 was such a fabulous success.”

The Argus: There was an acrobatics displayThere was an acrobatics display (Image: Alix Macfarlane)

Headteacher of Rudyard Kipling Primary School Euan Hanington said: “It was an honour to welcome carnival to our school to help make sure the event could go ahead after the postponement earlier in the summer.

“Watching the field and school grounds fill with stalls, attractions and, most importantly, so many people from our community was truly wonderful.”