The clouds parted - but only briefly - for the new Lord Mayor of Plymouth this weekend, despite forecasts of heavy rain on Saturday.

Brian Vincent, the Labour councillor for Efford and Lipson, began his year in office with Lord Mayor's Day - a day of fun and floats in and around the city centre.

Crowds of residents flocked to the Hoe despite the dark clouds.

Plymouth Sound entertained the Hoe crowd with live performances from some of the city's best talent, including Stage Stars, Cannons Health Club and Plymkids.

But as the carnival procession set off through the streets of Plymouth, the clouds briefly allowed the sun to shine on the Lord Mayor and Pauline Murphy, the Lady Mayoress.

Crowds lined Royal Parade as the colourful cavalcade made its way in a circuit of the Hoe and the city centre.

The parade was led by the North Devon Drums and Pipes followed by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in a vintage Model T Ford.

Mary Aspinall, the Deputy Lord Mayor, also took part in the day's events. Ms Aspinall, the Labour councillor for Sutton and Mount Gould, was joined by her daughter Kate, who is the Deputy Lady Mayoress this year.

Four entries in the parade won awards.

The best decorated float was a yellow-themed entry from St Luke's Hospice.

Touchwood Musical Company's 1940s theme picked up the award for the best public service entry in the parade.

The Devonport Field Gun Association was the best walking entry.

Action Group for Halcyon won the best community charity title.

Other entries included HM Coastguard, the Lifeguards, Stonehouse Sharks rugby club, Devonport Dance Den, Prince Rock Sea Dogs, Families For Children, Hospital Radio, Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Sea Cadets.

The Soundhouse float put the procession in good carnival mood with a spirited display of steel drumming.

Several vintage fire engines from the Devonport Fire Station Museum caught the attention of many small boys in the crowd.