UNION flags and red, white and blue bunting were everywhere in West Bridgford and Lady Bay as residents celebrated Kate and William's big day.
A vintage 1960s Routemaster red bus transported revellers and performers between the Lady Bay pub, the Test Match pub in West Bridgford and the Meadow Covert pub in Edwalton.
"The atmosphere has been brilliant. By 10am we had 100 people in," said Paul Buxton, landlord of the Lady Bay.
Enjoying some of the pub's events, including go-karting, a bouncy castle, and a bumper buffet spread in the car park, were local residents Darren and Sallie Kennington.
"I can't believe how many people are here. The bus ride is a fantastic idea," said Sallie, 43, a trading law consultant at Asda, West Bridgford.
Of the ceremony, she added: "Kate was beautiful and elegant."
Darren, also 43, an electrician, said: "It's been better than New Year. People have put a lot of effort in."
Attractions at the Test Match included free children's pony rides.
Two-year-old Bryleigh Green was enjoying her third ride of the day by 1.30pm as mum Amy Green, 21, of West Bridgford, and grandma Anita Green, 48, of Gamston, looked on.
"It's a wonderful day. I couldn't stop crying watching the wedding," said Anita.
"Everyone has dressed up. It's nice," said Amy.
In Carnarvon Road, West Bridgford, a street party was well under way by 2pm.
Lead organiser Jane Harrington said: "It's been an excuse to get lots of neighbours together."
West Bridgford Comprehensive pupil Georgina Elliott, 13,said: "It's going to be so different going out in the morning and chatting to people, as you know them."
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