GALLERY: Selsey Carnival

Selsey Scouts' skull and bone gang proved a winner in the Mardi Gras themed carnival procession on Sunday.
Overall winner 1st Selsey Scout Group. Picture: Derek Martin DM16138196aOverall winner 1st Selsey Scout Group. Picture: Derek Martin DM16138196a
Overall winner 1st Selsey Scout Group. Picture: Derek Martin DM16138196a

The 1st Selsey Scout Group was named overall floats winner with its interpretation of the North Side Skull and Bone Gang, a 200-year-old Mardi Gras tradition.

The floats assembled on Selsey Recreation Ground before the procession along School Lane, High Street and on in a circular route.

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Among those taking part was Beautiful Creatures Theatre with its Octopot, a larger-than-life interactive show that was part of Applause Outdoors.

Overall winner 1st Selsey Scout Group. Picture: Derek Martin DM16138196aOverall winner 1st Selsey Scout Group. Picture: Derek Martin DM16138196a
Overall winner 1st Selsey Scout Group. Picture: Derek Martin DM16138196a

The day ended with a magnificent fireworks display presented by Burnett’s Family Funfair with Selstar Fireworks.

Chaplins Little Shake Shop, in High Street, was named winner of the shop window competition, with The Shop in second place.

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