Festival Day, June 2nd, is fast approaching and Festival Queen Niamh
invites you to enjoy an exciting extended programme of events as she
prepares to crown her successor, Romilly.
At 12 noon the Bells of St Mary’s will ring out and our Phoenix Pipe
Band will play at The Stags Head.
12.30pm sees the first set by Paul Rigby’s BWD Big Band on the corner of
The Green
At 1pm Kelly Amelia Circus takes over in front of The Grapes- prepare to
be amazed!
If you are arriving to assemble in Oliverson’s Playground you will be
entertained by the Eclipse Parade Band, with Maypole Dancing at 1.30pm
and Carol May’s Academy completing events outside The Grapes before the
procession lines up.
We are hoping for a fierce Decorated Float competition as always – now
is the time to Register your entry. Visitors can view the Floats and
preserved vehicles along Goosnargh Lane from 1.30pm, when judging by
Richard Lodge & Elaine Richardson gets underway.
Fancy Dress is enter-on-the-day. Come toFestival Day, June 2nd, is fast approaching and Festival Queen Niamh
invites you to enjoy an exciting extended programme of events as she
prepares to crown her successor, Romilly.

At 12 noon the Bells of St Mary’s will ring out and our Phoenix Pipe
Band will play at The Stags Head.

12.30pm sees the first set by Paul Rigby’s BWD Big Band on the corner of
The Green

At 1pm Kelly Amelia Circus takes over in front of The Grapes- prepare to
be amazed!

If you are arriving to assemble in Oliverson’s Playground you will be
entertained by the Eclipse Parade Band, with Maypole Dancing at 1.30pm
and Carol May’s Academy completing events outside The Grapes before the
procession lines up.

We are hoping for a fierce Decorated Float competition as always – now
is the time to Register your entry. Visitors can view the Floats and
preserved vehicles along Goosnargh Lane from 1.30pm, when judging by
Richard Lodge & Elaine Richardson gets underway.

Fancy Dress is enter-on-the-day. Come to Oliverson’s playground for
Registration & Judging by Pauline & Alan Wheatley at 1pm.

Our “White Doves” Festival this year marks the Centenary of the ending
of WW1 – look out for our Peace Children and St Francis’ Little White
Doves led by Miss Jennifer Birkett and follow them to The Square where
there will be a special presentation by Sue Brown & her “Doves of Life”
before the Crowning.

As always the Procession returns for the legendary Celebration Tea in
the Village Hall

Don’t forget the Road Closure from 1.00pm to 4.45pm – arrive early and
catch all the fun!

For many years now PC Chris Banks has led and guided the Police team and
advised our Marshals as well as supporting the Festival in many other
ways. Festival Day is his last day on “our patch” – he is to take up a
post in Garstang. Thank you Chris – you will be a hard act to follow!

Oliverson’s playground for
Registration & Judging by Pauline & Alan Wheatley at 1pm.
Our “White Doves” Festival this year marks the Centenary of the ending
of WW1 – look out for our Peace Children and St Francis’ Little White
Doves led by Miss Jennifer Birkett and follow them to The Square where
there will be a special presentation by Sue Brown & her “Doves of Life”
before the Crowning.
As always the Procession returns for the legendary Celebration Tea in
the Village Hall
Don’t forget the Road Closure from 1.00pm to 4.45pm – arrive early and
catch all the fun!
For many years now PC Chris Banks has led and guided the Police team and
advised our Marshals as well as supporting the Festival in many other
ways. Festival Day is his last day on “our patch” – he is to take up a
post in Garstang. Thank you Chris – you will be a hard act to follow!