What better place to watch the start of the parade than atop an open topped bus... although keeping the rain wiped off the lens was a constant battle, here are some bird's eye views of what went on beneath...

REALBrighton's coverage of the parade setup and our coverage of the parade this year was sponsored by the lovely girls at Crown Gardens - for which we are very grateful! Their website has details of some fabulous properties for short holiday lets - please do drop in on them at www.crown-gardens.co.uk! Our float was also supported by Legends Hotel and Amsterdam Hotel - many, many thanks to them both!