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.
21. Easter Fun
Stuart and Brooke Dalrymple pictured at Marine Gardens on Easter Monday. INCT 17-406-RM Photo: Ronnie Moore
22. Easter Fun
Tommy McGurk is pictured with grand-daughter Hayley Schmidt at the Easter Eggstravaganza held in the Civic Centre on Easter Monday in 2013. INCT 14-441-RM Photo: RM Studios
23. Easter Fun
Children had a great time at the Easter Eggstravaganza held in the Civic Centre on Easter Monday. INCT 14-457-RM Photo: RM Studios
24. Easter Fun
Enjoying the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Civic Centre in 2013. INCT 14-455-RM Photo: RM Studios