CARNIVAL-GOERS in Monmouth braved the rain to enjoy floats, racing terriers and local bands.

Around 3,000 people who turned out were treated to the Exemption Dog Show and a church service was staged on the carnival field hosted by Monmouth Baptist Church.

The carnival procession was led by the Regiment band of the Royal Welsh Regiment and Shenkin the goat mascot.

Cyril the Squirrel and his racing terriers performed the unique highlight of the show the Ring of Fire.

Monmouth band the Bitchpups were unable to perform due to the weather.

The carnival committee's acting chairman David Evans said: "Despite the rain, around 3,000 people turned up and stayed until the end, which was great."

Results: First place for large floats went to the Fire Brigade; small floats first prize went to the Attik; best dressed walking group went to the caterpillar; children 10 years and under went to Molly and Rebecca Large with the Egyptians; in children aged 11 to 16, first prize went to Anwen Shaw Penman who was a hula girl.

The carnival committee float trophy went to Wyesham Social Club.