Glorious sunshine brings out the crowds for Wednesbury Carnival
Glorious sunshine made the day as Wednesbury Carnival saw more than 2,000 revellers turn out.
The show, organised by Wednesbury Rotary Club, had entertainment from Bhangra dancers Lions of Punjab and local dance acts, as well as a fun fair, games and various stalls.
Mike Warner, one of the organisers, said: "We had community groups join us, as well as representatives from the police, St John Ambulance, and the fire service brought along a fire engine.
"The weather has been magnificent, it's been well worth doing it – we've had more than 2,000 people here.
"People are more relaxed about being out again.
"It's made a very pleasant afternoon for people and the kids have loved it."
He added: "The carnival has been going on for many, many years.
"A lot of organising goes into it. It starts in January and then it's the case of putting it together. It's a fair old challenge but the town would be a poorer place without it."
Stacey Hale, from Tipton, visited the carnival with her children Thomas, 11, Lewis, 12, and Amelia, eight.
"This is the first time we've been," she said.
"My niece was performing in one of the shows – a pirate act.
"It was very good, the children loved the tombolas.
"The weather has been lovely and there's been a lovely atmosphere."
Sandwell Councillor Luke Giles, who represents Wednesbury North, said he also enjoyed the event, which was held in Brunswick Park on Saturday.
He added: "The carnival is always a well-attended event and it was no different this year.
"With the current climate, people are enjoying getting out and you don't have to spend a lot of money there to have fun.
"It's just a good community day. Everyone I spoke to seemed to enjoy it."
