THE hunt is on for this year’s Clacton Carnival queen and princesses.

Last year, Louise Primmer was chosen as the carnival queen for the summer spectacle.

Her princesses were Kaycie Fraser and Hannah Elborn.

The search is now on for their successors to represent the town this year.

The lucky youngsters will be chosen and crowned at a disco at The Tavern in Frinton Road, Holland-on-Sea, on Friday, March 23.

Entrants for carnival queen must be aged between 16 and 25 or over on that date.

Princesses must be aged ten to 15 and be accompanied by an adult.

All entrants must live within 3½ miles of Clacton Pier and be able to attend events during carnival week, which runs from August 11 to 19, as well as go to other events during the year.

The new carnival queen will win £150 and the two princesses each receive £75. To enter the competition by completing the coupon below.

The disco by Unique Roadshow starts at 7.30pm and tickets cost £3 for adults (£2 under-16). Admission is free for contestants and all under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.

To enter visit clactoncarnival.org.