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"Eh, senor, somebody put out the lights and I can't see the Mardi Gras" - a dim-out comment from young reveller, Tony Manihera.

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Nelson Jaycees "Mardi Gras" was held a week earlier than usual this year with very encouraging (finance-wise) results. It seemed to us that the crowd was bigger than ever before, a very well-behaved crowd and a cheerful one. Again, the two big attractions were the main stage at the Church Steps end of Trafalgar Street and the 2ZN talent quest, which attracted full entries and a tremendous following. Feature artists this year were the Hamilton County Blue Grass Band, a wonderful group which got a great reception from the crowd (Above Right).

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Straight from "Puf 'n Stuff'"came Witchie Poo (Janice Brown), first in the 12-and-under fancy-dress.

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Three squatters, squatting

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Jennifer Baumfield took first prize in the women's class with this horrific number

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These refugees from the cold south won an award

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Men's winner (well I 'Il be beggared) was Ernie Leaning

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Under -12 award winners, Geoffrey Eggers (3rd), Philip Wakefield (2nd), and Murray Leaning (1st).

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Robin Hood and his merry men were first in the group sectiion

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Some contestants in the group section

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A section of the big crowd which listened to the 2ZN talent quest

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Talent quest finalists: Wayne Densem (Christchurch) 1st, Brian Romeril and Graeme Bellamy (Christchurch) 2nd, and Don Oliver (Ashburton) 3rd.

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"Meanwhile, back in the jungle..." featuring Janis Hodgson, Vivienne Greenfield, Karen Spellerberg and Derek Larsen.

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Some of the "Shemightlwill" crew on the town: Dave and Tom Wood, Dave Maguire (the skipper) and Mark Sumby

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The two 2ZN boyos who made the talent quest go with a zing: Lindsay Yeo and Mike Coyle