The Braintree and Bocking Carnival is drawing closer.

The carnival will start on June 6 with floats gathering at Lakes Road, in Braintree at 1pm.

After judging, the floats will leave in procession at 2.30pm and arrive at Meadowside for 3.30pm.

The grand opening of the carnival by the Carnival Queen will be at 4.30pm.

For more information, visit braintreecarnival.org.uk