CLUBS, schools, charities and businesses were awarded for their colourful and creative floats at the Cleethorpes Carnival.
There were nine awards given out at the ceremony from best sea themed float to best novelty float, after the floats were scrutnised on the day by a team of judges marking entries on such things as costumes, music and carnival atmosphere.
Leanor Pidgen, Cleethorpes Carnival Committee member, said over the years she has never seen such outstanding efforts.
"It is so nice to present certificates and awards because of all the hard work people put into their floats," she said.
"They really were beautiful and it was a hard task for the judges because people have upped their game.
And it was particularly rewarding as it had been feared that the 2012 carnival was going to be the last – until Young's Seafood stepped in to save the day.
"The carnival went extremely well with no hiccups. It is now huge with thousands and thousands of people supporting it.
"It is estimated en route there were up to 27,000 people and I would like to thank everyone for supporting all the charities which the carnival collected for.
"The atmosphere was terrific even though it was quite chilly on the seafront."
Cast Theatre School won the overall best float award, as well as best organisation with their Pirates Of The Caribbean theme.
Principal Sarah Hall said: "We began working on the float in January and there were around 10 members helping us.
"We didn't know if would be able to win this year again, but we have, which is fantastic.
"All the children were dressed up and were dancing to pirate-themed music.
"Every year I think the carnival gets better and better – we had Jack Sparrow jumping off the float and doing a fight scene.
"I would like to say a great big thank you to everyone who helped out and to Cristal Global for sponsoring us."
Eastfield Primary School, Immingham, also won several awards, such as best fish/sea-themed float and best school, and came second in best novelty float.
Class teacher Joyne Maddison said: "The children won a competition with Young's Seafood and so we decided to do a fish-themed float with lots of sea creatures.
"It took a good three weeks to create it and with the whole school helping out.
"We have never entered the carnival before, so it's great we have won so many awards!
"We raised money for Macmillan nurses and we haven't got a total yet."
Award winners Best Float in the Parade: 1st – CAST Theatre school; 2nd – Cleethorpes Scooter Club; 3rd – Havelock United Group. Best Organisation: 1st – CAST Theatre School; 2nd – Cleethorpes Scooter club; 3rd – Humberston Guides. Best Majorette: 1st – Grimsby Majorettes; 2nd – Global Twirlers. Best School Float: 1st – Eastfield Primary School supported by Young's Seafood; 2nd – Humberston Church of England Primary School; 3rd – Havelock United Group. Best Fish/Sea Themed Float: 1st – Eastfield Primary School supported by Young's Seafood; 2nd – Mayfair Dance Academy and Humberston Church of England Primary School (joint); 3rd – R.N.M.D.S.F. and Hands Together with Gap (joint). Best Novelty Section: 1st – Cleethorpes Scooter Club; 2nd – Eastfield Primary School supported by Young's Seafood and Twinkles fancy dress Shop (joint); 3rd – The Entertainer Toy Shop. Best Trade Float: 1st – Brackenborough Hotel; 2nd – Stafforce; 3rd – Anderby Driving School. Best Local Band: 1st – East Coast Elite. Best Pedestrian Group: 1st – A & M Dance Group; 2nd – The Midwives; 3rd – Cleethorpes Athletics Club, Walker's trading and Surinder's Marathon Mission (joint).