Fortune was kind to Barrow Carnival in 1998 as the sun came out right on cue to shine down brilliantly on a wonderful parade.
After early heavy morning rain, Barrovians turned out in their thousands to line the sun-kissed streets to watch a mile-long procession, full of colour and excitement.
SMILES: Two spectators - both called Rachel - enjoy the fun in 1998
Barrow Carnival in 1998 was masterminded by the Rotary Club of Furness, which had taken over organisation from Barrow Round Table.
Heading the colourful extravaganza was the royal float carrying carnival queen Victoria Smith, who looked beautiful in a lovely white satin gown and blue sash. She had been crowned earlier during a ceremony in the mayor of Barrows parlour.
DRESS UP: One of the Barracudas at Barrow Carnival in 1998 wearing a home made costume
She was flanked by her two ladies in waiting, Michelle Wilson and Joanne Worthington, who wore deep red dresses.
Seven hundred dancers were in the parade, decked out in costumes of every colour and design imaginable.
Among those who really caught the eye were the ‘Year of the Dragon’ group from Dance Unlimited.
Among the carnival stars were the Barracudas, whose futuristic costumes glinted in the sun as they danced and played with their pulsating rhythms.
OBSERVING: Bernadette MacIntosh from the MacMillan Nurses Appeal at Barrow Carnival in 1998
The group had an added attracted in 1998 with a team of talented stilt walkers, who all looked confident and relaxed.
There was music from bands including the Barrow Steelworks Band, Barrow Sea Cadets and the Barrow St Andrew’s Pipe Band.
Bill Nickson, president of Furness Rotary Club, said: “The weather’s been great and lots of people have turned out to support us.”
CROWNED: Barrow Carnival Queen Victoria Smith in 1998
Barrow Park was transformed into a sea of colour when it hosted an afternoon of fun, music and dance to round off the town’s colourful carnival.
Entertainment in the park included dance competitions, a fun fair, charity stall, refreshments and a beer tent.
Squeals of delight rent the air as youngsters enjoyed rides on the Ferris wheel, swing boats, roundabouts and bouncy castle.
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