Battle of Flowers 2025 in pictures
Crowds lined the town's streets to watch the spectacle on Friday, which was free to attend for the first time in the event's 123-year history.
Carnival floats depicting Disney films, the African savanna and musicals will be back on parade at 19:30 on Saturday before a firework finale.
Previously held on Victoria Avenue, this year's route is La Route de la Liberation, Weighbridge Place, Conway Street and Broad Street, York Street, The Parade and Gloucester Street.
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