Plenty of colourful characters both young and old appeared in the parade and were featured in the ‘Journal’ at the time in black and white. Here they are now, published in colour for the first time.
1. 'Scarecrow' Darren Fletcher on one of the floats. (2608JB30)
'Scarecrow' Darren Fletcher on one of the floats. (2608JB30) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
2. Neilly Powell enjoying an ice pop during the Golden Link carnival parade. (2608JB43)
Neilly Powell enjoying an ice pop during the Golden Link carnival parade. (2608JB43) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
3. Kevin and Elaine Young enjoying the craic at the Golden Link Festival parade. (2608JB32)
Kevin and Elaine Young enjoying the craic at the Golden Link Festival parade. (2608JB32) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
4. Child catcher Decky Kavanagh. (2608JB34)
Child catcher Decky Kavanagh. (2608JB34) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
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