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.
25. Easter Fun
Enjoying a family day out at the Easter fun day held at Carrick Civic Centre were Nikoletta, Nikita, and Tatsiana, Vladimir Krosrov. INCT 15-040-tc Photo: Tim Cully
26. Easter Fun
Leo Smallwood pictured with Laura Haighton at the Easter Eggstravaganza. INCT 14-448-RM Photo: RM Studios
27. Easter Fun
Glenn, Eve, Emma and Laura Shields pictured at Marine Gardens on Easter Monday. INCT 17-405-RM Photo: Ronnie Moore