An estimated 90 floats, bands, teams of dancers and ‘royalty’ were in attendance that year. Their yearly input was one of the reasons the popular parade has been a constant success. Those involved aimed to raise £2000 for Dalton charities and organisations. A first-time float belonged to the Dalton bypass workers. The parade included seven groups of musicians, including the popular Askam Silver Band. The Ulverston Town Band led the Dalton Carnival Queen Joanna Roberts with her attendants Sarah Lippiatt and Sherry Hatton. The Sea Cadets band were there to lead the retiring Queen Lisa Salisbury and her attendances Rachel Rigg and Emma Smeaton.