But instead of letting the moment pass unmarked, we thought you'd enjoy a look back at some of the festivals we've enjoyed
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Hot work for Stonehouse Pheonix Band members, marching in Catterall Gala's procession in 1999.
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Gala queen, Joanne Hems,12, with her retinue at Catterall gala in 1999.
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Weather Man Michael Fish and weather girls alias Cock Robin Playgroup toddlers, from left; Emily Wareing aged 3, Jessica Cook (4) and Jessica Parkinson (4) at Catterall Gala in 1998.
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Catterall gala in 1984