The village of Seaton basked in a party atmosphere as hundreds of people gathered for the annual children's carnival.

The event has been taking place for more than 100 years and, despite overcast conditions and some rain, the show went on.

Zombies, princesses, fairies, pirates, sailors, football fans, superheroes, dance troupes, pharoahs, Minions and Jungle Book characters were among those who took part in the procession which was led by Workington Town Band.

Among the performers were Lard of the Dance, a group of Irish dancers made up of regular customers from the Pack Horse pub with Paul Sloane as Michael Fattley, a parody of American dancer Michael Flatley.

Paul, 53, of Coronation Avenue said: "I've been wanting to do this for years. We've been together about nine years and everybody loves Irish dancing."

This year's retiring carnival queen was Charlotte Grimshaw and the other queens were Rosie Walsh, Lola-Star Dawson, Lydia Iley and Annabelle Weaver with Callum Hill as herald.

New carnival queen Rosie was joined on her Gloriana float by Laila Brown, Freya Brown, Isla Brown, Indea Walsh and Ellie Park.

Workington MP Sue Hayman, Workington mayor Joan Wright and Allerdale mayor Celia Tibble, joined by granddaughter Molly, were also in the procession.

Despite the weather villagers left their houses to watch the carnival pass through.

Tina O'Neil, 63, of Ling Beck was among the spectators and was joined by daughter Pip Turland, 31, son-in-law Matt Turland, 29, and her grandchildren Arthur, two, Betty, four months, and Toby Mason, four.

She said: "It's been really good. The floats were very good and the kids loved the superheroes float."

Emma Norris, 25, of Brigbourne Drive, said: "Lard of the Dance, the Minions and Peter Rabbit were the highlights."

Kelly Farrell, 27, of Banklands, Workington, added: "It's been a great day out for the children. The weather's normally nicer, but it's been a good day."

Warren Peak, 43, of Kennedy Road, watched the procession with son George, three, and nephew Danny Dixon, six.

Warren said: "The floats are good for the children to enjoy. The kids have enjoyed the rides and bouncy castles. It's nice to keep the carnival going for the kids."

Following the procession, crowds gathered at Seaton Rugby Club where a funfair was held on the pitch.

Lauren Dawson, chairman of the organising committee, said: "I'm really pleased with how the day has gone and it's gone really well.

"It's been a good turnout and everyone's made a good effort. A fantastic day has been had by all."