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.
17. Easter Fun
Nikki Hussey from Carrick with nine-month old Ben at the Easter Eggstravaganza in 2013. INCT 14-447-RM Photo: RM Studios
18. Easter Fun
Freya and Julie Watson from Carrick enjoying the Easter show. INCT 14-442-RM Photo: RM Studios
19. Easter Fun
Jonny and Justin Proctor of Friendly Faces who took part in the Easter fun day in 2012. INCT 15-047-tc Photo: Tim Cully
20. Easter Fun
Natasha Cushley and Alex Scott from Newtownabbey soaking up the sun in Marine Gardens on Easter Monday. INCT 17-411-RM Photo: Ronnie Moore