A parade honouring 400 years since the death of playwright William Shakespeare has taken place in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
The parade began on a rather sombre note before ending on a more upbeat level with a performance from the New Orleans jazz band.
It ended at the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.
The parade began in a funeral-style procession. Credit: Lee Comley / ITV News CentralHundreds of people lined the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon. Credit: Eloise Swinton / ITV NewsDressed in Shakespeare attire for the parade. Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News CentralHuge crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the parade Credit: Ben Chapman / ITV News CentralLarge sections of Stratford-upon-Avon were closed off for the parade. Credit: Lee Comley / ITV News CentralCrowds in Stratford raised three cheers for Shakespeare on the anniversary of his birth and death. Credit: Ben Chapman / ITV News CentralSchool children handed out Shakespeare masks for people to wear. Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News CentralSome had a better vantage point for the parade. Credit: Eloise Swinton / ITV NewsMany dressed in Shakespeare attire. Credit: Ben Chapman / ITV News CentralCrowds threw rosemary, symbolising remembrance. Credit: Ben Chapman / ITV News CentralUnfurling of world flags. Credit: Eloise Swinton / ITV NewsStratford was awash with colourful costumes for the special parade. Credit: Craig Cotterill / ITV News CentralThe parade reaches the Holy Trinity Church. Credit: Eloise Swinton / ITV News
