The crowds were out to enjoy the summer sun during Sandown Bay Regatta (Image: Sandown Bay Regatta Committee)Harry Finnis, chair of Sandown Carnival Committee, said: "We're really happy with how the day went. Entries in Sandown Bay Regatta's Grand Hat Parade (Image: Sandra Barker)"Sandown Carnival has been proud to run the event for the past few years. The Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Eastern Beach was one of the biggest attractions, with participants showing off colourful, imaginative creations. Hat parade organiser Paul Coueslant said the colourful event continued a long-standing local tradition and drew plenty of creative entries. The Grand Hat Parade at Sandown Bay Regatta (Image: Paul Coeslant)"The great thing is that the parade inspires all ages to get stuck in and make their own favourite headwear.