Brits have hit the town to kick off the Bank Holiday weekend with a boozy night out.
Revellers were seen punching the air as they celebrated the start of the three-day break with a few drinks.
However some appeared to take the festivities a little too far and ended up slumped in the street or leaning on their friends for support.
A few party-goers were also detained by police, with three officers seen pinning one man to the ground in Newcastle.
But for the most part the celebrations appeared to be good-natured as friends gave each other piggyback rides and danced through the streets.
It comes just over a month after nightclubs reopened in England on what was dubbed 'Freedom Day'.
A range of other Covid restrictions were also lifted on July 19, including the 'rule of six' and mandatory face masks.
Coronavirus seemed to be the last thing on the mind of excited revellers as they queued up outside venues last night.
Youngsters are still eager to make the most of clubs and bars after months of lockdown closures earlier this year.
Brits are also expected to flock to bars and beaches this weekend after forecasters predicted a few days of balmy weather.
The mercury is set to soar to 25C in some parts and millions are expected to hit the road in search of beaches and parks.
The Met Office has forecasted the long weekend to be dry and bright but people heading off in cars have been warned they may find themselves stuck in long traffic jams.
The RAC estimates a huge 16.7 million leisure trips are planned on UK roads for between Friday and Monday.
Hopes of stunning late summer weather will possibly seeing even more people jumping in their car for a day trip or last-minute break.
Most of the UK is set to be dry and bright for the duration of the three-day weekend after weeks of wetter than usual weather for August, the Met Office said.
The best conditions can be expected in Northern Ireland and western Scotland on Saturday, but there is likely to be fine, dry and settled weather in most other areas too.
As the weekend progresses, the warmest temperatures are expected to be in southern England, with highs of 22C or 23C, and the potential for an isolated 24C or 25C.
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Revellers at the Reading and Leeds Festivals can enjoy bright conditions over the weekend, with highs potentially reaching 21C in Berkshire on Sunday and 17C in Yorkshire.
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: "It will be a largely fine and settled weekend; there's very little - if any - rain in the forecast."
He said conditions are expected to cool slightly going into Monday.
But people will be hoping getting to their destinations will not be complicated by heavy traffic.
