Fine weather was also the case back in 2014 with short sleeves and Easter bonnets aplenty at Marine Gardens on the bank holiday Monday.
However, indoor celebrations were the order of the day for an Eggstravaganza in 2013, a fun day in 2012 and Humpty's Easter Show in 2011 – all held at the Civic Centre.
These happy holiday memories are courtesy of the Carrick Times archive.
5. Easter Fun
Natalya Foster, Ann McMurtry and Lianna Foster at Humpty's Easter Show INCT 17-409-RM Photo: Ronnie Moore, RM Studios
6. Easter Fun
John and Hannah Emerson with Alderman May Beattie in 2011. INCT 17-401-RM Photo: Ronnie Moore, RM Studios
7. Easter Fun
Happy smiley faces on Easter Monday. INCT 14-454-RM Photo: RM Studios
8. Easter Fun
Graham and Corin O'Beirne enjoying the entertainment at the Civic Centre. INCT 14-445-RM Photo: RM Studios