Bridgwater prepares for biggest and brightest carnival yet

One of Europe's largest illuminated carnivals and the oldest event of its kind in the UK takes place on Saturday (7 November).

A procession of floats covered in thousands of lights parades through the streets of the Somerset town each November.

Organisers at Bridgwater Carnival expect this year's extravaganza to be the biggest one yet.

WATCH some of the impressive floats from previous years:

What is squibbing? Do not try this at home!

Squibbing is the word used to describe the simultaneous firing of lots of large fireworks or 'squibs'.

Many people travel to Bridgwater just to see the squibbing as it is a spectacle that can't be seen anywhere else.

The 'Squibbers' line the Bridgwater High Street and all light their squibs at the same time. The effect is bright light being fired into the air along the road in one great long trail of fire.

The Squib itself is a large firework, strapped to a cosh (a solid block of wood which is attached to a large pole). The Squibber holds the squib at arms length above their head with the firework facing toward the sky.

Find out more about Bridgwater Carnival on their website.