Okehampton Carnival was a glowing success last night (Saturday).

As ever, the community entered into the spirit of the occasion, with fantastic costumes and floats and plenty of sparkle, music and dancing.

Okehampton Guides and Brownies dressed up as sea creatures.

Meanwhile a family group from Spreyton and Okehampton, led by Lou Butler, chose the snowy kingdom of Narnia as their theme.

Lou, whose daughter Izzy Bird played Narnia’s Queen, said she’s chosen it “because my kids got given a snow machine, so we had to do something snow-themed - we’ve already chosen our theme for next year!”

Members of Footsteps School of Dance, meanwhile, paid tribute to the late great Country legend Dolly Parton, dancing to famous ‘Nine to Five’ through the streets. They won a first prize.

Ed and Emily Penna on the '50 years of Aardman' float.
Ed and Emily Penna on the '50 years of Aardman' float. (Iliffe Media)

Family group from Spreyton and Okehampton pay tribute to Narnia.
Family group from Spreyton and Okehampton pay tribute to Narnia. (Iliffe Media)
The Vallance family were Peter Pan, complete with pirate ship.
The Vallance family were Peter Pan, complete with pirate ship. (Iliffe Media)
The dancers from Footsteps School of Dance paid tribute to the late great Dolly Parton.
The dancers from Footsteps School of Dance paid tribute to the late great Dolly Parton. (Iliffe Media)
Okehampton town mayor Richard Colman and mace bearer David Piper took part.
Okehampton town mayor Richard Colman and mace bearer David Piper took part. (Iliffe Media)
Drummers drumming Okehampton Carnimval 2026
Drummers drumming (Iliffe Media)
St James Primary adopted the theme of 'All things bright and beautiful'
St James Primary adopted the theme of 'All things bright and beautiful' (Iliffe Media)
Princesses Amelia, foreground, and Layla-Grace Chastey wave to the crowds.
Princesses Amelia, foreground, and Layla-Grace Chastey wave to the crowds. (Iliffe Media)
Everyone had their glow on.
Everyone had their glow on. (Iliffe Media)
A fun time was had by all. Okehampton Carnival 2026.
A fun time was had by all. (Iliffe Media)
Footsteps dancers pay tribute to Dolly Parton - with their routine to 'Nine to Five'.
Footsteps dancers pay tribute to Dolly Parton - with their routine to 'Nine to Five'. (Iliffe Media)
Carnival Queen Lilly Hendry, centre, on her float with princesses - and her cousins - Amelia, left, and Layla-Grace Chastey. Okehampton Carnival 2026.
Carnival Queen Lilly Hendry, centre, on her float with princesses - and her cousins - Amelia, left, and Layla-Grace Chastey. (Iliffe Media)
You're my lobster... and jellyfish.
You're my lobster... and jellyfish. (Iliffe Media)