PHOTOS: Guy Fawkes Lantern Parade held in Barking

The Guy Fawkes Lantern Parade was held on Sunday (November 6), with schools among those taking part.

Parade participants carrying a giant Guy Fawkes (Image: Bonnie Britain)

The procession began at Eastbury Manor House and ended at Abbey Ruins.

Performers from Spark play drums and entertain crowds watching the parade (Image: Bonnie Britain)

Parade participants were encouraged to build and bring their own Guy and wear bright clothing, glowing accessories and face paint.

Light up umbrellas are shown off (Image: Bonnie Britain)

There was also a range of entertainment on display at Abbey Ruins throughout the evening's proceedings.

Councillors lead the parade (Image: Bonnie Britain)

This included live music and street theatre.

A stilt walker in fiery costume (Image: Bonnie Britain)

Performances also included a fire show by Cirque Bijou and the evening was closed by Laser Light City, a light and laser display by award-winning artist Seb Lee-Delisle.

A performer from Cirque Bijou putting on a fire show (Image: Bonnie Britain)

The event was organised by Barking and Dagenham Council in partnership with Creative Barking and Dagenham.

Laser Light City show projects across Abbey Green (Image: Bonnie Britain)