Newport in a party mood for the annual Pill carnival

The event will see hundreds of people lining the streets of Pill to see the colourful floats pass by.

Fourteen-year-old Angel Paul was chosen as this year’s queen while Connie Sefton, 14, and Caitlin Brockway, 16, were named as the attendants. Six flower girls and six court ladies were also chosen to assist them.

Great atmosphere at #PillCarnival pic.twitter.com/qK49ueo5bk

— Angharad Williams (@ArgusAWilliams) 28 August 2017

The floats keep coming... everyone is having a fantastic time, and we have been so lucky with the weather 🌞🌞 #PillCarnival pic.twitter.com/bhkZ8fi4eL

— Estel Farell-Roig (@ArgusFarellRoig) 28 August 2017

The carnival starts from Alexander Road via Commercial Road, Cardiff Road and Mendalgief Road.

Joining the procession will be floats, marching bands and cheerleaders.

After the parade, one of the city’s biggest celebrations will continue on the fields by the Pill Mill centre, where there will be live music and DJs.

There will also be a fun fair, food vans, bouncy castles, dancing, face painting, mascots and more.

Some sights from the #PillCarnival pic.twitter.com/QxuXUVi4xJ

— Angharad Williams (@ArgusAWilliams) 28 August 2017

Our reporters Angharad Wiliams and Estel Farell-Roig are reporting from the event.

Former coucillor Omar Ali has been awarded an outstanding contribution award by the #PillCarnival committee. pic.twitter.com/R7LIxBs5qj

— Angharad Williams (@ArgusAWilliams) 28 August 2017

Time for me to head back to the office but there is still lots going on in Pill. #Newport pic.twitter.com/4JwWvINmPX

— Angharad Williams (@ArgusAWilliams) 28 August 2017