TAUNTON Carnival WILL go ahead this evening (Saturday).

There had been fears the event - one of the highlights in the town's calendar - could be cancelled due to Storm Brian.

But committee members decided not to call off the fun this evening.

Thousands of spectators are expected to line the pavements in and around the town centre when the event gets underway at 7pm.

Click here for all you need to know about this year's Taunton Carnival.

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Carnival secretary John Lewis announces the event is still on.

The fun has already started with a convoy of Harley Davisons being ridden through the town and on display in High Street.

Miss Taunton was also driven thre in style.

And carnival committee members are selling official merchandise in High Street.

Watch out for our live blog of all the action this evening.

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