THINGS are definitely starting to feel festive as we hurtle towards Christmas Day.

From the school nativity to more mince pies than you can handle, the season of goodwill is here.

For many, Christmases of the past will hold fond memories of the fantastic parade in Wrexham, with VIP guest Father Christmas himself.

Hundreds would line the streets to see the big man give them a wave, and watch the themed floats go past.

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In this gallery we take a look back at the Santa parade of 1983. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

Collecting for Wrexham Round Table at the Wrexham Father Christmas parade, 1983.

Collecting for Wrexham Round Table at the Wrexham Father Christmas parade, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983 - Wrexham Evening Leader float.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983 - Wrexham Evening Leader float.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

The Father Christmas parade, Wrexham, 1983.

Do you have any parade memories or photos to share? You can send them direct here or email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

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