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V3 – SW8 Construction – 17/06/2017

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For this week's #ThrowbackThursday we take a look For this week's #ThrowbackThursday we take a look at Henry’s Parade at @altontowers which was introduced to the theme park in 1988 to celebrate the park’s Diamond Jubilee. 

Who would like to see Henry Hound make more of an appearance at the park? 🐶
This year's Mardi Gras event has seen a parade ret This year's Mardi Gras event has seen a parade return to @altontowers for the first time in recent history!

At the end of every day of the event, all the Krewes, as well as the Alton Towers Traffic Patrol and Alton Bear, come together for a walking parade around the lake, ending back on Towers Street.

Have you had a chance to catch the parade yet, or perhaps will be making time to see it on an upcoming visit?
@thorpeparkofficial is full of energy and colour w @thorpeparkofficial is full of energy and colour with the introduction of Mardi Gras, the fun-filled celebration running from 19th May – 19th June. Featuring brightly dressed Krewes, a street parade, live music and some excellent new food options, check out the highlights from our day yesterday. 🎭
The Mardi Gras festivities continue around the par The Mardi Gras festivities continue around the park with a range of static parade floats accompanied by their respective Krewes.

With the Forbidden Valley, Voodoo, Katanga, Mutiny Bay, X-Sector & Towers Street Krewes performing throughout the day, which one is your favourite?
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