WESTON-super-Mare Mayor said he will join the carnival’s procession tonight (Friday, November 8).

Mayor Cllr John Crockford-Hawley, who also celebrates his birthday today, said he agreed to be on a lead float.

A Weston-super-Mare Town Council spokesperson said: “Our Mayor's had his arm twisted and agreed to be on a lead float at this evening's Weston Carnival.

“It's all in a good cause and Cllr Crockford-Hawley encourages people to have a great time and be as generous as possible with their contributions.

“It's also the Mayor's birthday and he added: ‘I'm apparently being towed by a recovery vehicle - I trust there's nothing significant in that.’”

The procession will start at 7pm going from Locking Road car park.

It will head down Alfred Street, turns left on to the Boulevard, run through Waterloo Street and South Parade before turning left at the Cabot on to the seafront (Royal Parade).

The procession will end at Bistrot Pierre and it will finish by about 9.30pm.

“Our biggest cart entries are 100ft long with up to 40 people performing on them, just as important to the parade are our single walking entries and everyone else in between.

“For people who can't make it in person, we have a live stream video production sponsored by Swiis Foster Care.

“There will be three cameras operating on the night and we will have expert commentary.

“The proceeds from the livestream go back into carnival to help fund this year and hopefully generate income towards next year’s event.”