Fancy a walk down memory lane? Look at Dereham Carnival throughout the decades

As Dereham Carnival announces a one-off change for this year's festivities, the Times has searched the archives for photographs of celebrations from years gone by.

Dereham Times: Dereham Carnival 1924 Dereham Carnival 1924 (Image: Archant)

Do you recognise anyone from these photos? Or do you have any interesting stories from previous carnival events? Maybe some of these photos will stir up some exciting memories from your time spent in the parade.

This will be the fourth time the event has been put on following its revival after a 22-year gap.

The event typically takes the format of a fun run ahead of the parade through the town, followed by an afternoon of activities and music on the town's recreation ground.

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Dereham Times: those were teh days that were (7/8 EDI Pulham copy) The Stepping Out Club join in the Dereham carnival . those were teh days that were (7/8 EDI Pulham copy) The Stepping Out Club join in the Dereham carnival . (Image: EDP.DFT)

Dereham Times: those were the years that were - look back those were the years that were - look back (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: dereham carnival 1990s float dereham carnival 1990s float (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: Dereham Carnival 2012 Dereham Carnival 2012 (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant Â© 2018)

Dereham Times: Aimee Southam and Donna Mays from Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher Aimee Southam and Donna Mays from Shipdham Guides and Brownies win First Prize at the Dereham Carnival Parade 2018.Picture: Nick Butcher (Image: Archant Â© 2018)

Dereham Times: (9/12EDI) 1968 carnival queen Tessa Greenacre. (9/12EDI) 1968 carnival queen Tessa Greenacre. (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: Dereham Carnival 2012 Dereham Carnival 2012 (Image: Archant)

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Dereham Times: those were the days looking back to the carnival of 1984 those were the days looking back to the carnival of 1984 (Image: Archant)

Dereham Times: Norfolk Elvis impersonator Jet Scream bringing Rock 'n' Roll to the people watching Dereham Carnival in the town centre on Sunday <0705> Photo: Bill Smith Norfolk Elvis impersonator Jet Scream bringing Rock 'n' Roll to the people watching Dereham Carnival in the town centre on Sunday <0705> Photo: Bill Smith

Dereham Times: (5/8 EDI Pulham copy) Ernest Pratt representing the Royal British Legion in the Dereham carnival parade. (5/8 EDI Pulham copy) Ernest Pratt representing the Royal British Legion in the Dereham carnival parade. (Image: EDP.DFT)

Dereham Times: (4/8 EDI Pulham copy)Dereham Carnival parade float winners.....the Forge Inn. (4/8 EDI Pulham copy)Dereham Carnival parade float winners.....the Forge Inn. (Image: EDP.DFT)

Dereham Times: The Dereham Carnival parade arrives in the centre of town to cheers from crowds lining the streets. Picture: Antony Kelly The Dereham Carnival parade arrives in the centre of town to cheers from crowds lining the streets. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: Antony Kelly)

Dereham Times: Dereham Carnival 2017. Picture : ANTONY KELLY Dereham Carnival 2017. Picture : ANTONY KELLY

Dereham Times: First Dereham carnival for over 20 years, and the whole town was packed with people enjoiyng the event. First Dereham carnival for over 20 years, and the whole town was packed with people enjoiyng the event. (Image: copyright 2016: Rob Colman Tel: 07905093569.No Syndication.)