Cromer Carnival 2022: Fun of town's biggest week returns

Thousands of people have flocked to the town for carnival week, which has not gone ahead since 2019 due to the pandemic.

People lined the ramp in front of Cromer Pier on Sunday for the crowning of Miss Cromer - Amy Gibson - and her 'royal family'.

The crowd watching the crowning of Miss Cromer in front of the Hotel de Paris. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

And Adriana Adamescu from the Hotel de Paris was among the winners of the waiters and waitresses races on the Esplanade on Monday.

There was plenty of action at the Runton Road carnival site today (Wednesday), including a fun fair, sword fighting and jousting displays and a demonstration by the daring motorcyclists of Bolddog FMX.

The world-renowned Red Arrows arrived in the skies at lunchtime.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team had originally intended to carry out a full display of their aerial skills.

But low-hanging cloud and dull skies forced the team, based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, to rethink their plans, and they carried to a fly-by of the town instead.

The carnival parade takes place through the high street from 7pm this evening (Wednesday).

The Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps march during the Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant 2022)

The Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps march during the Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant 2022)

Despite the weather, Isabelle Evans, eight, enjoying the Cromer Carnival with her grandparents, Terry and Janet Evans and the dog Millie. (Image: Archant 2022)

The Romford Drum and Trumpet Corps march during the Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant 2022)

Poppy Howes, three, and friends, Reggie Nixon, 18-months-old, left; and Theo Lafleur, three, enjoying a fair ride at the Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant 2022)

Orlando Baker-Attew, five, enjoying a fair ride with his grandmother, Heather Attew, at the Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant 2022)

Miss Cromer, back second left, Amy Gibson, with her attendants at the Cromer Carnival. From left, front, Thomas Elliott, eight, and Poppy Spanton, 10. Back, Dawn Daniels, isabel Webdale, and Isla Davies. (Image: Archant 2022)

Poppy Howes, three, and friends, Reggie Nixon, 18-months-old, back left; and Theo Lafleur, three, enjoying a fair ride at the Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant 2022)

Adriana Adamescu from Cromer's Hotel de Paris taking part in the Waiters and Waitresses Race at Cromer Carnival. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

A participant in the Waiters and Waitresses Race at Cromer Carnival. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

Participants in the Waiters and Waitresses Race at Cromer Carnival. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

Cromer's town crier Mark Northway with carnival prince Thomas Elliott and princess Poppy Spanton at the crowning as part of the town's carnival. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

The team from Tides Restaurant on Cromer Pier at the town's annual carnival. (Image: Cromer Pier)

Emma Jones and Hayden Lee, team leaders from Tides Restaurant on Cromer Pier, with trophies for winning a 'best dressed' category as part of the waiters and waitresses race. (Image: Cromer Pier)

Cromer Carnival prince Thomas Elliott and princess Poppy Spanton on their way to the crowning. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

The Cromer Carnival 'royal family' get ready for the crowning event on the Sunday of the carnival. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)

A participant in the waiters and waitresses race at Cromer Carnival. (Image: Andreas Yiasimi)