We took a march back down the Ipswich highstreet in 1984 for the Ipswich carnival procession.

Ipswich Star: Smile and wave, the people dressed up on the floats appeared to be enjoying themselves Picture: IVAN SMITHSmile and wave, the people dressed up on the floats appeared to be enjoying themselves Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)

Hundreds of people gathered in the streets of the Ipswich town centre during the summer to watch the fabulous floats go by.

Ipswich Star: A long line of youngsters trail through the Ipswich highstreet dressed as a creature Picture: IVAN SMITHA long line of youngsters trail through the Ipswich highstreet dressed as a creature Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)

The groups of people on the floats smiled and waved at the crowds as they went past, dressed in a variety of different costumes.

Ipswich Star: A brilliant windmill float went throufh the Ipswich high street Picture: IVAN SMITHA brilliant windmill float went throufh the Ipswich high street Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)

One float had a fully constructed windmill on the back, which made quite the spectacle.

Ipswich Star: There was a new cowboy in town, at the Ipswich carnival followed by a crowd of people joining in the fun Picture: IVAN SMITHThere was a new cowboy in town, at the Ipswich carnival followed by a crowd of people joining in the fun Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)

Three people dressed in fur hats and skirts rode a tandem in the procession.

Ipswich Star: The majorettes dressed in their smart uniforms walk in the carnival procession Picture: IVAN SMITHThe majorettes dressed in their smart uniforms walk in the carnival procession Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)

A variety of young and old joined in the carnival celebrations.

Ipswich Star: St Thomas play group float in the Ipswich carnival procession '84 Picture: IVAN SMITHSt Thomas play group float in the Ipswich carnival procession '84 Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: Ivan Smith)

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