THIS year's Accrington Carnival princess has been selected at a ceremony on Saturday.

Megan Young has been chosen as the carnival's princess after Romi Jane Young was selected as Queen earlier this month.

The selection was held at Oswaltwistle Mills, Union Road. Lucy Fitzpatrick and Abbey Arnfield took second and third place.

The annual event, organised by Accrington Lions, raises thousands for local charities and will be held on June 16.

The pair will hand out prizes to winning floats, before signing autographs at the carnival ground in exchange for donations.

Nick Pitman, manager of Oswaldtwistle Mills, said: "It's going to be a massive event where thousands will be raised."