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.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Parade participants carrying a giant Guy Fawkes Parade participants carrying a giant Guy Fawkes (Image: Bonnie Britain)

The procession began at Eastbury Manor House and ended at Abbey Ruins.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Performers from Spark play drums and entertain crowds watching the paradePerformers 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.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Light up umbrellas are shown offLight 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.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Councillors lead the paradeCouncillors lead the parade (Image: Bonnie Britain)

This included live music and street theatre.

Barking and Dagenham Post: A stilt walker in fiery costumeA 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.

Barking and Dagenham Post: A performer from Cirque Bijou putting on a fire showA 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.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Laser Light City show projects across Abbey GreenLaser Light City show projects across Abbey Green (Image: Bonnie Britain)