ISLE of Wight Day revellers descended on Ryde today (Saturday) for the spectacular People's Parade.
Waving their flags and bedecked in bunting, people paraded through the town alongside marching bands and floats from every carnival held throughout the year, finishing at Simeon Street Recreation Ground for an afternoon of entertainment.
There were some fabulous carnival costumes on display, plus vintage vehicles and circus performers.
Events were held across the Island, and the celebration continues tonight with the final of the Island's Got Talent competition at Cowes Enterprise College, judged by Rob da Bank, Mark King and Anneka Rice.
If you missed the big parade, there are plenty more events planned for tomorrow (Sunday), including food festivals, sports events, picnics, and a Songs of Praise concert compered by Alan Titchmarsh.
For your Isle of Wight Day guide, pick up a copy of the Isle of Wight County Press.    
For further coverage, and photos, see the County Press website on Monday and the paper on Friday, September 29.