OK, there might be a couple of unseasonal images among this collection of 20 from over the decades, but it does show that Wiganers of all ages do like a knees-up at any time of year.
1. Whitley High School Sixth Form party in 1975
. Photo: SUBMITTED
2. Leigh Infirmary garden party clowns in the 1980s
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
3. A Wigan Evening Post promotional party at Marsh Green newsagent's in 1989
. Photo: Gary Brunskill
4. Haigh Hall May Day gala in 1987
. Photo: Gary Brunskill