MORE than 150 vibrantly coloured motorcycles lit up a town as they flew through the streets of Llandudno.

The popular Honda Gold Wing Light Parade returned to the town on Saturday.

The day saw 152 Honda Gold Wing bikes take part; it was the largest display in the event's seven-year history.

Dave Crowley, chairman of the light parade committee, said: "We have had that largest number of registered Gold Wings and so many more spectators on the prom and lining the parade route - more than I’ve seen in the past."

The oldest bike in the spectacular show was a 1977 Honda 1000, whilst the newest was a 2017 model.

Mr Crowley added: "You are looking at vehicles costing just under £30,000 for a motorcycle. However, for a trike, you are looking at £46,000 as Gold Wings must be converted to trikes.

"If you consider there are 152 Gold Wings on display you are looking at over £5 million worth of vehicles."

After the event, visitors enjoyed a static show on the promenade. Cllr David Hawkins, mayor of Llandudno, and other dignitaries chose the best lit bikes in various categories.

The dazzling show raised money for three charities - the Llandudno RNLI, Blood Bikes and Llandudno Lions Club’s good causes.

Graham Shimmin, president of the Lions Club of Llandudno, said: "I don’t know the final sum yet, but we have raised thousands for the charities.

"Apart from the money raised from the sale of raffle tickets, the collection buckets have been the heaviest I have known for this event."

Mr Shimmin took a seat on the back of one of the Gold Wings during the parade.

He added: "I couldn’t stop smiling. I won’t get a chance of doing anything like that again. It was amazing.”

Cllr Hawkins said: "The bikes and trikes on display on the promenade looked amazing and the crowds and visitors they attract is fantastic for Llandudno.

"This event is a real boost to the local economy and it helps make Llandudno that special place to live and visit."