HEREFORD River Carnival, which calls itself the city's largest, free community event, has returned with a bang this weekend.
This year's event was the first full-scale carnival since 2018 and the Castle Green, Bishops Meadow and all along the riverbank came to life with colour and sounds to create an amazing spectacle.
Hereford River Carnival 2022: A procession through the streets of Hereford. Picture: Belinda Olsen/Hereford Times Camera Club
Live music at Castle Green during Hereford River Carnival 2022. Picture: Barry Reynolds/Hereford Times Camera Club
The theme for this year’s event, held on Friday and Saturday, was water, and organisers said they were bringing the focus of the event back to the river Wye, so there were more floats, boats and watery fun than ever.
On Friday night, the event was launched at dusk with spectacular live performances along and on the river.
Castle Green during Hereford River Carnival 2022. Picture: Barry Reynolds/Hereford Times Camera Club
People stood along Victoria Bridge for Hereford River Carnival 2022. Picture: Ron Morris/Hereford Times Camera Club
Saturday was carnival day and was themed "a day at the seaside".
The legendary street carnival made its way through Hereford city centre and took everyone to the river to watch the river procession.
Hereford River Carnival 2022: A procession through the streets of Hereford. Picture: Belinda Olsen/Hereford Times Camera Club
Hereford River Carnival 2022: A procession through the streets of Hereford. Picture: Belinda Olsen/Hereford Times Camera Club
Alongside the well-loved highlights of the event, including a fun fair, indie food village, dance area and music stages, there were also new areas and activities across the site.
Floats making their way down the river Wye for Hereford River Carnival 2022. Picture: Ron Morris/Hereford Times Camera Club
Castle Green during Hereford River Carnival 2022. Picture: Barry Reynolds/Hereford Times Camera Club
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