Carnival fever hits Paulsgrove and Leigh Park at annual bonanzas

Huge crowds gathered for a fiesta at two of the Portsmouth area's biggest carnivals last Saturday.

Processions of dancers, circus performers and costumed members of the public lined the streets of Paulsgrove and Leigh Park for the annual events.

Scores of children dress up for the Paulsgrove Carnival. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)placeholder image
Scores of children dress up for the Paulsgrove Carnival. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)

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The marching band from TS Tenacity NTC perform in Paulsgrove. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)placeholder image
The marching band from TS Tenacity NTC perform in Paulsgrove. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)
Wendy Adams-Evans performed at the Leigh Park carnival. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170742-1)placeholder image
Wendy Adams-Evans performed at the Leigh Park carnival. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170742-1)
Some of the bright costumes on display in the Paulsgrove procession. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)placeholder image
Some of the bright costumes on display in the Paulsgrove procession. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)
Dancers join the parade in Paulsgrove. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)placeholder image
Dancers join the parade in Paulsgrove. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (170740-1)
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