Residents helped to light up the streets of Barking during a Guy Fawkes-themed parade.
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)
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