THE Barrow Carnival has been a long standing tradition in the community which has produced some of the town's most treasured memories.

The carnival has been running in some format for more than a century, though the traditional parade and floats have been absent in recent years.

After a long hiatus between 1958 and 1971, crowds flocked to the event throughout the 1970s and 1980s as it became a popular fixture on the summer calendar.

Though the elements sometimes threaten the fun - torrential rain caused an early finish in 2004 - the carnival is one of the town's best-loved events.

From lines of smiling and laughing kids on the streets, to families and friends gathering in groups to amazing games and activities being played.