BRIDGWATER Carnival once again showcased the magnificent talents of Bridgwater and produced a spellbinding display for the thousands of visitors who descended on the town for its flagship event.
While the carnival atmosphere was fantastic, it was a carnival not without its difficulties.
It was heartbreak for two of Bridgwater's biggest carnival clubs, with Renegades CC's cart suffering a breakdown near the railway bridge close to the start of the procession which caused delays of close to two hours as the vehicle had to be recovered.
Meanwhile perennial favourites Gremlins CC unfortunately saw their generator fail meaning their carts lights were out and moving parts out of action but put on a brave face and entertained the crowds throughout the route.
There was jubilation for Marketeers CC meanwhile who won the prestigious Ker Cup with their amazing 'Consider Yourself (Dickensian) cart.
Despite the difficulties, Carnival remained a truly magical event with people travelling from far and wide to view and even join the carnival.
The evening was rounded off with the incredible - and unique to Bridgwater - squibbing fireworks display which had the crowds in awe.
Speaking before the results were announced, carnival president Malcolm Cattle said: "I've never been more proud to be part of Carnival family, you've all been superb. Thank you."
See the results from Bridgwater Carnival 2018 below and peruse our gallery of stunning pictures from the procession taken by Mercury photographer Steve Richardson.
There are also plenty of videos available to watch on the Bridgwater Mercury Facebook page.
Bridgwater Carnival Results 2018
Class 2 and 4
Feature and Tableaux Cart Local
1. Consider Yourself (Dickensian) - Marketeers CC
2. Barnum's Parade - Ramblers CC
3. Gettysburg - Wills CC
4. Fiesta De Los Toros - Vagabonds CC
5. Outlaw's Creek - Lime Kiln CC
6. Voodoo Hack - British Flag CC
7. Storm - Griffens CC
8. Amazonia - Cavaliers CC
9. Frozen Kingdom - Centurions CC
10. Surf's Up - Crusaders CC
11. Sing, Sing, Sing - YMCA CC
12. Highway to Hell- Gremlins CC
13. Ganesh's Journey Home - Renegades CC
Class 3
Feature Cart Open
1. The Greatest Show - Harlequin CC
2. Sergeant De Waterloo/Master of the House - Masqueraders CC
3. Sheng Xiao (Chinese New Year) - Wick CC
4. Wonderland - Westonzoyland CC
5. Captain Morgan's Revenge - Globe CC
6. The Windmill Club (Moulin Rouge) - Mendip Vale CC
7. Glacies Bellator - Cobra CC
8. Wonderland - Aliens CC
9. Back To The 80s - Shambles CC
10. Mhusika - Eclipse CC
11. Last Ride -Otters CC
12. Engine Room- Gorgons CC
13. Bollywood - Sid Vale CC
14. Off To See The Wizard - Budleigh Salterton CC
15. Dead Inside - Highwayman CC
16. Nameste India - Toppers CC
Class 1
Tableaux Cart Open
1. Gettysburg - Wills CC
2. One for the Road - Huckyduck CC
3. PT Barnum - Gemini CC
4. No Man's Land - King William CC
5. Day of the Dead - Pentathlon CC
6. Chronicles on Indiana - Oasis CC
7. Frozen Kingdom - Centurion CC
Class 5
Comic Feature Cart
1. Where's Wee Willy - Newmarket CC
2. Battle of Portaloo - Nunsford Nutters
3. Afro Circus - One + One CC
4. I Want To Be A Superhero - Just George's CC
5. Laughing Gnomes - Mardons CC
6. E.T on Tour - Luckington CC
7. Travelling Circus - Storm CC
Class 6
Juvenile Cart
1. Graffiti #Villains - Marina Sydenham JCC
2. The Spook Returns - Hillview JCC
3. Be Our Guest - South Brent CC
Class 7
Groups of Masqueraders Adult
1. Twisted Circus - Xtreme CC
2. The Wilfs Present Ballet 'Awful' at 30 - Wilfs CC
3. Gypsy Flair - Bridgwater Belles
Class 8
Groups of Masqueraders Juvenile
1. Wild in Africa - Chameleons
2. Umbrella - Rhythym Fever CC
3. Sharks Up - Crusaders Cubs
Class 9
Groups of Masqueraders (3-7)
1. Bedouin - Smandy's CC
2. Hen Party - A.B.C
3. Shinto - Just Peachy CC
Class 10
Pairs
1. Skulduggery - A&A CC
2. Drum Major and Minor - The Shepherd Family CC
3. This Is Us - Dee Gees CC
Class 11
Single Masquerader Adult
1 Intergalatic Circus of Wonder - The Academy of Carnival
2. Winter Wizardry - The Academy of Carnival
3. Once Upon A Storytime - Dave Arney
Class 12
Single Masquerader Juvenile
1. The Queen - Samvantra Juniors
2. The Greatest 'Crowman' - Ethan Pickersgill
3. The Mad Scientist - Izzy Wheeler
Class 13
Best Decorated Towing Vehicle
The Greatest Show - Harlequin CC
Class 14
Best Dressed Towing Vehicle Driver
Joint Winners:
Otters CC and Marketeers CC
Class 15
Entries with disabilities
PC M1ke by The Academy of Carnival
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