IN PICTURES: Hundreds of families enjoy this year's Maldon Carnival, after three-year absence

Thousands of residents and visitors turned out to enjoy the first Maldon Carnival procession for three years on Saturday 6 August.

In a statement, the organisers of this year's Maldon Carnival said: "It was such a great day - thank you so much to everyone involved and those of you who came to see us."

Take a look at this delightful selection of photos taken throughout yesterday's festivities, and see if you can spot yourselves (or your little ones) among the crowds!

Watership Downs Nursery won the award for 'Most Creative Float', due in part to their handmade hats and excellent decorations. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

A closer look at those nifty busby-style hats - which could even give the Queen's Guard a run for their money. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon Rugby Club donned horns and plastic swords, harking back to Maldon's viking history. A particular highlight was the handmade shields, which helped to earn them an award for 'Second Most Creative Float'. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The Big Sing Community Choir serenaded carnival-goers with renditions of popular hits including The Real Thing's 'You to Me Are Everything'. For their dedication to colour co-ordination, along with fantastic engagement from choir members, earned them an award for 'Third Most Creative Float'. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The National Pool Company went for a beach theme - featuring dozens of inflatables and live music on-board. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

A team from Tesco Maldon (led by Community Champion Rhian Oakely) handed out bananas and other refreshments to the crowds, in vibrantly-decorated Tesco trollies and donning royal masks. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Tesco's Ellie Culling had a very responsible job, chauffering the Queen herself along the procession route. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Up In Lights Dance Academy impressed with their hand-made cutouts, featuring the Queen's Guard, a unicorn and a carriage. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The dance academy had enough princesses on board to fill a castle! (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Braintree and Bocking's Carnival Court joined in with the festivities, despite their carnival being cancelled this year. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Well, they ain't afraid of no ghosts. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Witham's Carnival Court brought with them a marvellous array of flowers. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The Dunmow Carnival Queen and Princess arrived in a Royal blue carriage, complete with their own lawn. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Local families were also invited to take part, including Chris Russell's family and friends, AKA The Big Smilers. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

It's safe to say the team at Watership Downs Nursery were very pleased with their prize for 'Most Creative Float'. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Watership Downs' children proudly displayed their much-deserved award. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon Rugby Club managed to pick up two awards. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

As all the floats this year were free to use, The Big Sing apparently spent their float budget on balloons instead. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The Essex Caledonian Pipe Band played for the procession, all the way up Fambridge Road and down Maldon High Street. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

The Blackwater Pirates were joined by several Star Wars characters in the closest thing to Comic-Con Maldon has had so far. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Representatives from Maldon Salt arrived in a 93-year-old Ford, to help mark the salt-producer's 140th anniversary this year.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service led the procession, collecting money for the Carnival's charities in their helmets. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon Carnival Queen Ellie-Mae was joined by her court, made up of Amy, Ayla, Grace, Mia and Anya. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Chelmsford-based troupe the Silver Gems dazzled with their upbeat music and moves. (Photo Ben Shahrabi)

Alright, own up - who called them? (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Deputy Mayor Mark Heard (right) joined Town Mayor Andrew Lay (left), who is also President of the Maldon Carnival. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Louise Pringle (centre) helped to organise this year's event, and was joined by her very own little 'Queen Bee'. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Nobody's safe from the Blackwater Pirates - not even Baby Yoda. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

This probably isn't the droid you were looking for. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Maldon's Carnival Court joined by one of the Ghostbusters - now there's something you don't see every day. (Photo: Ben Shahrabi)

Keep an eye on Maldon Nub News this week, for a full list of all the carnival winners, and to find out how much money was raised for charity.

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IN PICTURES: Hundreds of families enjoy this year's Maldon Carnival, after three-year absence

Thousands of residents and visitors turned out to enjoy the first Maldon Carnival procession for three years on Saturday 6 August.

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