RAIN failed to dampen spirits as Croft Carnival’s colourful parade meandered through the village today.

Fun and laughter filled the villageFun and laughter filled the village (Image: Newsquest)

This year’s event had an Olympics theme.

A day to rememberA day to remember (Image: Newsquest)

Children dressed as athletes waved flags and cheered from decorated floats.

A day to rememberA day to remember (Image: Newsquest)

Amid flags, medals and trophies, there was a lively atmosphere as youngsters celebrated victory on the podium.

Trophies galore were on showTrophies galore were on show (Image: Newsquest)

Rain failed to dampen spiritsRain failed to dampen spirits (Image: Newsquest)

Frankie Brady was crowned Carnival Queen alongside Chloe Hill as Princess and Martha Daley as Rosebud, accompanied by their retinues.

The village came together to make it a great dayThe village came together to make it a great day (Image: Newsquest)

Athletes from all over the worldAthletes from all over the world (Image: Newsquest)

Stalls offered a large variety of items on the village playing field.

Children loved dressing upChildren loved dressing up (Image: Newsquest)

Carrying the Olympic torchCarrying the Olympic torch (Image: Newsquest)

A falconry display, dance, music, children’s entertainer and rides were just some of the many attractions.

Tractors pulled floats through the villageTractors pulled floats through the village (Image: Newsquest)

Lots of fun-filled activities kept everyone entertained.

Medal winners celebrate on St Lewis' floatMedal winners celebrate on St Lewis' float (Image: Newsquest)

The carnival finished with a world-famous egg throwing competition.

Star Wars characters sprang to lifeStar Wars characters sprang to life (Image: Newsquest)

Girl in a Rubik's Cube which celebrates its 50th anniversary this yearGirl in a Rubik's Cube which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year (Image: Newsquest)

Prizes were awarded for the best scarecrows, best dressed streets and best fancy dress.

The OIympics brings countries togetherThe OIympics brings countries together (Image: Newsquest)

Carnival capers with a puppet on a string and a whoopie cushiionCarnival capers with a puppet on a string and a whoopie cushiion (Image: Newsquest)

A big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success.

Countries from all over the world were representedCountries from all over the world were represented (Image: Newsquest)

Culcheth EaglesCulcheth Eagles (Image: Newsquest)

Volunteers spent months planning and organising the event and putting together the carnival programme.

Flags of all nations celebrated the spirit of the OlympicsFlags of all nations celebrated the spirit of the Olympics (Image: Newsquest)

Water sports weren't forgottenWater sports weren't forgotten (Image: Newsquest)