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Gemmells of Wairoa Ltd took the prize for the Best Decorated Float.

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The same float as seen from the back. Best decorated is right! The prizes for the floats were presented by the Mayor, Mr Strandring, who also officially opened Carnival Week at the same time.

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Greater Wairoa president Bruce Gemmell addressing the crowd

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Mayor Standring opening the carnival

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Ian Gemmell collects the trophy for the Best Decorated Float

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Ray Reid collects the trophy for the Best Trades Float

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Collecting the prizes for the Most Natural Float, and the Most Humorous Float, is, Gay Stothers, for Rotaract.

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John Gemmell and daughter with the cup for the Champion Float, Gemmells of Wairoa.

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Rachel and Jane Bowen collect the prize from Mr Standring for second in the Most Humorous Float.

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Woolworths'prize-winning Trades Float

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Rotaract's float wends its way along the parade

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King Karnival himself, Jack Gemmell

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Wairoa's Clydettes took the Midget March-Past title.

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Taking part in the parade is the champion senior marching team, Tom Paulett, of Hawera.

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The Nada Foster School of Dancing float was very colourful.

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The Wairoa Boxing Club float was very active.

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The Kettle Cops were keyed to comedy

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"Here comes the next one!"

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The Hawke's Bay Farmers' clever entry.

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Mayor Standring addressing the large crowd at the carnival opening.

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The Wairoa River provides an excellent course for water skiing.