Are you among the many people pictured from the Ipswich May Day Festival at Alexandra Park in 1999?

Ipswich Star: The event in 1999 attracted a huge crowd. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLThe event in 1999 attracted a huge crowd. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

Thousands of people descended on Alexandra Park yesterday in celebration of Ipswich’s 40th May Day Festival.

Ipswich Star: Two young boys enjoy one of the rides at the event in 1999. Are you one of them? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLTwo young boys enjoy one of the rides at the event in 1999. Are you one of them? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

This gallery remembers the event 19 years ago in 1999.

Ipswich Star: Ice creams kept the crowd cool. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLIce creams kept the crowd cool. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

While it didn’t have quite the same level of glorious sunshine as this year, it still attracted the large crowd that it is well known for.

Ipswich Star: One of the many acts to perform. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLOne of the many acts to perform. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

Since its inception in 1978 the event has expanded from a small fun day to a festival boasting three main stages and attracting thousands of people each year.

Ipswich Star: Huge crowds turned out to enjoy the day. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLHuge crowds turned out to enjoy the day. Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

The festival also marks International Workers Day, and is organised by Ipswich & District Trade Union Council.

Ipswich Star: Did you attend the May Day Festival at Alexandra Park in Ipswich in 1999? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLDid you attend the May Day Festival at Alexandra Park in Ipswich in 1999? Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Archant)

It is free to attend and takes place in Alexandra Park each year with live music, rides, children games, food and much more for families and everyone to enjoy.

Did you attend May Day in 1999 or do you recognise anyone pictured in this gallery? To share your memories with us, email suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.uk