A welcome party made up of Sheringham carnival's 'royal' family, mayor David Gooch and town crier Andrew Cunningham-Brown greeted some 400 Harley-Davidson riders.

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds line the pavements at Sheringham as hundreds of Harley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road. Picture: KAREN BETHELLCrowds line the pavements at Sheringham as hundreds of Harley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

The bikers had started the day in Fakenham for the annual rally of the Fenlanders Chapter of the Harley-Davidson Owner's Group (HOG).

They made their way down Station Road in Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne.

Grandparents, parents and youngsters lined the pavements, cheering and waving flags as the convoy made its way towards the seafront.

Mr Gooch said the spectacle was a popular event in the carnival programme, attracting thousands to the town. 'It is fantastic, people love the bikes,' he added. 'Sheringham is one of the few towns that still allows event of this type to take place and as a start to the carnival, it is just wonderful.'

Eastern Daily Press: The carnival 'royal' family welcome Harley Davidson riders to Sheringham: KAREN BETHELLThe carnival 'royal' family welcome Harley Davidson riders to Sheringham: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds line up to snap Harley Davidson riders arriving at Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLCrowds line up to snap Harley Davidson riders arriving at Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds line up to snap Harley Davidson riders arriving at Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLCrowds line up to snap Harley Davidson riders arriving at Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds watching Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELLCrowds watching Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road, Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road, Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road, Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road, Sheringham. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Harley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELLHarley Davidson riders arrive at Sheringham after travelling from Fakenham via Stiffkey, Cley and Weybourne. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Crowds line the pavements at Sheringham as hundreds of Harley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road. Picture: KAREN BETHELLCrowds line the pavements at Sheringham as hundreds of Harley Davidson riders make their way down Station Road. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)