From musical statues to jelly and ice cream, children's parties have brought endless entertainment across Suffolk over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Children enjoying a royal wedding children's party at Eye town hall in 2011Children enjoying a royal wedding children's party at Eye town hall in 2011 (Image: Archant)

Are you in our photos of some of the events held in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, as well as some more recent celebrations?

East Anglian Daily Times: Felixstowe British Legion children's party in January 1967Felixstowe British Legion children's party in January 1967 (Image: Archant)

Of course, Christmas and New Year is usually the season for big parties, often held by employers for staff's children, or in community halls with all the local youngsters being invited.

East Anglian Daily Times: Children of the staff of the Evening Star and East Anglian Daily Times enjoying their annual party at the Manor Ballroom, Ipswich in February 1966Children of the staff of the Evening Star and East Anglian Daily Times enjoying their annual party at the Manor Ballroom, Ipswich in February 1966 (Image: Archant)

But our gallery also features a couple of spring street parties, organised in 2011 to celebrate the Royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

East Anglian Daily Times: Royal wedding celebrations for youngsters at East Bergholt in 2011Royal wedding celebrations for youngsters at East Bergholt in 2011 (Image: Archant)

Of course, parties can't be held at the moment due to the Tier 4 Covid-19 restrictions across the area.

East Anglian Daily Times: A Christmas and New Year party for children at Westleton in January 1974A Christmas and New Year party for children at Westleton in January 1974 (Image: Archant)

But there are hopes that once the coronavirus pandemic is over, children will be able to party once again.

East Anglian Daily Times: Stowmarket Baptist Church children's party in December 1970Stowmarket Baptist Church children's party in December 1970 (Image: Archant)

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

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