Preston’s famous Caribbean Carnival celebrated it’s tenth anniversary in May 1985. Floats crawled through the streets to the calypso beat of steel bands and electric rhythm groups as thousands lined the carnival route. About 500 musicians, dancers and fancy dress entries lined up for the festive day of pop and pageantry, led by Caribbean Carnival Queen, 19-year-old Jenny La Rocque. Let these photos take you back. READ MORE: Preston’s Caribbean Carnival to return MORE PICTURES: Preston’s Fishergate in the 80s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston in the 80s
9. Caribbean Carnival
This group are billed as Tropical Queens - and they're enjoying moving along the parade route and dancing to the music Photo: Archive
10. Caribbean Carnival
Preston's Caribbean Carnival has always been a hugely popular event and that can be seen in the size of this crowd gathered on just one street corner, eager to see the parade go past Photo: Archive
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Another shot of the 10th Anniversary Caribbean Carnival Queen Jenny La Roque Photo: Archive
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Here's Coun Albert Richardson, dressed up as a matador Photo: Archive