A touch of Brazilian brashness came to Herne Bay for the town festival opening procession.

Fiesta Fiesta workshops encouraged people to take up the Rio theme for a parade that had energy and enthusiasm, colour and costume.

Chief organiser Cassy Fry said: “It was fantastic to see so many families taking part in the procession.

"They all looked amazing in their turquoise carnival costumes.”

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Classic cars and bikes were on display in Mortimer Street while on the seafront revellers were invited to Rock around the Clock to live music on the promenade and pier.

The festival continues until Sunday.

Highlights include:

• Ken Russell in town on Friday evening for a screening of his 1964 film French Dressing in Memorial Park. He will be on stage from 8pm and the screening is at 9pm.

• Rock around the Clock live music final on Saturday from 1.45pm at the Clocktower.

• The Olympic Games handover from Beijing to London on Sunday, also in Memorial Park, with fun and games from 11am

• For more details and pictures, see this week's Herne Bay Gazette, out on Thursday