Featuring the talents of over 800 local schoolchildren and community and voluntary groups who spent months making carnival structures and costumes for the pageant, a delighted Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor Allan Ewart, said: "The Mayor’s Carnival is a much-loved feature in Lisburn’s Civic calendar. It is a vibrant showcase of culture that brings the city to life. This year’s event delivered a memorable day to the delight of children and adults alike."  To read more about this event, please click here .