Festival spirit has hit the streets of East Oxford as thousands of people celebrate the Cowley Road Carnival.

Dancing woman with extravagant head dresses kicked off the parade followed by a host of street musicians, performers and entertainers.

Watching the procession were Liz and Mick Conmy, from Florence Park.

Mrs Conmy said: “I think its really important to have these sorts of community events. It’s great.”

Her husband added: “For so many people to leave their flat screen TVs on a Sunday afternoon to come out is a wonderful thing.”