The Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week officially kicked off on Friday, July 31 with a dazzling display of fireworks at 9.30pm which lit up the Cobb. READ MORE Lyme Regis Carnival Week underway with torchlight procession | Bridport and Lyme Regis NewsIt was led by Town Crier Alan Vian, alongside the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Philip Evans, and Mayoress Jackie Evans. Throughout the week, the town crier gave a historical tour teaching people what goes on in Lyme when the pandemonium of carnival has moved on. READ MORE Pictures: Lyme Regis Carnival parade 2026 | Bridport and Lyme Regis NewsMajorette groups, Uplyme Pre-school, and the pantomime group were just a few who got involved and gave the streets a wash of colour, waving to cheering crowds. Following Carnival Week 2025, Lyme Regis Carnival and Regatta Committee shared grants totalling in excess of £33,244 to 31 causes in the local community.