A HOST of fictional and historical characters popped up at Otley Carnival this year.

Big crowds turned out to cheer on the 2018 parade which featured floats and walking groups inspired by everything from mythical creatures to the Wild West.

Thomas Chippendale, Star Wars characters and even The Flintstones - aka the Bleasdale family - also showed up on Saturday, June 16, to add to the fun.

*For the full report and photographs see page 26.