OCTOPUSES, sharks and bees are taking part in the fifth Thornton Heath Festival on Sunday.
The party, in High Street, Thornton Heath, kicks off at noon and features a carnival parade led by the Boys' Brigade Pipe Band with two six-foot sharks, two large octopuses and six Friends of the Earth bees.
A Russian accordion band as well as Robin Hood and his Merry Men will also be part of the carnival atmosphere.
There will be a six-hour stage show with singers, dancers and musicians plus numerous stalls and seven fairground rides.
The event runs from noon to 6pm and there will be a programme draw for only 50p, with the chance to win a bathroom suite, a 42-inch television set and other prizes. The draw will take place at 5pm.
Contact tony@rowlandbrothers.com if you wish participate in the parade, the show or the stalls.