Here are some picture reminders of those days covering more than 60 years.
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Wigan Carnival pictures from the 1920s to '80s
By Charles Graham
Published 6th Aug 2025, 07:06 GMT
For decades Wigan Carnival was a major event on the town’s calendar, featuring a parades of floats, fancy dress and marching bands processing through the centre followed by a big party.