The floral parade this year was a huge success! Despite weather forecasts that predicted rain it was an overcast but beautiful day. Following the opening ceremony by Mayor Peter Taylor, the Town crier paved the way for an unprecedented 135 entries. The parade attracted over 40,000 people into the inner city that day. Most of them headed to Queens Park where the Sideshow Alley was held and flowers from the floats could be bought at bargain basement prices. All in all, it was a great day and great fun for the whole family.