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.
5. Terence Bradley is blue in the face as he waits the start of the paarade. (2608JB45)
Terence Bradley is blue in the face as he waits the start of the paarade. (2608JB45) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
6. Laura Porter cheers the large crowd at the parade. (2608JB41)
Laura Porter cheers the large crowd at the parade. (2608JB41) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
7. Joanna McCourt takes a rest during the parade. (2608JB42)
Joanna McCourt takes a rest during the parade. (2608JB42) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
8. Ciaran "Willy Wonka" Breslin. (2608JB47)
Ciaran "Willy Wonka" Breslin. (2608JB47) Photo: Hugh Gallagher
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