The Bridgwater Carnival is a significant event in the town's cultural calendar, dating back to the Victoria era, and is widely regarded as the oldest event of its kind in the UK.
The annual carnival brings thousands of visitors to the town, providing a sense of stability and community during times of social and economic change.
This year's carnival will take place on Saturday, November 1, with thousands expected to attend and enjoy the colourful carnival carts, music, and unique squibbing ceremony.
Efforts are being made to secure the carnival's future, thanks to the Bridgwater town deal, with work ongoing behind the scenes.
The annual spectacle of colourful carnival carts winding their way through Bridgwater town centre brings not only huge numbers of visitors into the town, but also a sense of stability and dependency during periods of great social and economic upheaval.
Author's summary: Bridgwater Carnival is a long-standing tradition.