RINGWOOD'S carnival princesses have been crowned.

Chloe Butler, 11, from Ringwood Junior School, and Laura Haskett, 10, from Poulner Junior School, will lead the parades on September 21.

Outgoing Ringwood mayor Steve Rippon-Swaine said: “We have many exciting events happening in Ringwood this year, including Fanfare4Spring, the Pedal Car Grand Prix and the carnival at the end of September.”

For more information go to www.ringwoodcarnival.org