REVELLERS across Notts danced with joy as Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot.
And despite forecasts of rain, the sun shone for the numerous street parties.
Notts had about 80 street parties planned, which was the fourth- highest number of all the counties in the UK.
And people really made the most of the opportunity to get into the royal wedding spirit.
A vintage 1960s Routemaster red bus transported people between the Lady Bay and Test Match pubs in West Bridgford and the Meadow Covert pub in Edwalton.
"The atmosphere has been brilliant," said Paul Buxton, landlord of the Lady Bay. "By 10am, we had 100 people in."
The pub's entertainment included go-karts, a bouncy castle and a buffet spread in the car park, while attractions at the Test Match included free children's pony rides.
Meanwhile, about 800 people gathered in the Park estate in the city centre for a street party organised by the Park Residents' Association.
Annie Jenkins, of Cavendish Crescent, in the Park, dressed for the occasion in a customised Union Flag dress.
"It cost �9.99 from a hospice shop but I thought it was very appropriate for the royal occasion," said the 61-year-old beautician.
"We've had a lovely day – there were a few tears as we watched the ceremony but we've been drinking champagne and it's been wonderful."
Villagers in Brinsley came together for a re-enactment of the royal wedding, followed by a street party.
The party started at the White Lion pub, in Hall Lane, where Lucy Bradley, 10, and George Newing, 11, both of Brinsley, played the bride and groom.
The couple were taken to the party in Church Walk in a cart pulled by 15-year-old Shetland pony Tyson.
His owner, Anne Hallam, 63, of Eastwood, also baked the wedding cake.
"We couldn't have a street party without a wedding cake," she said. "It took me about an afternoon to bake it but there was no question I would make it."
Laura Simpson, 17, of Brinsley, sang for the 200-strong crowd and said she had had "a lovely day".
She added: "It's a really nice atmosphere and everybody is enjoying themselves."
In West Bridgford, a street party on Carnarvon Road gave residents the chance to get together and celebrate the big day.
West Bridgford Comprehensive pupil Georgina Elliott, 13, who lives on the street, said the party had brought neighbours closer together.
She added: "It's going to be so different now, going out in the morning and chatting to people.
"I think we should have a street party on each anniversary of Kate and William's wedding."
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