1940's weekend is this weekend!

Tuesday, 15 August 2023 11:18

The popular 1940’s weekend is coming back to Lytham this weekend. Located on Lytham Green with an array of period vehicles, costumes, and entertainment.

It all takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August. Here’s the running order for both days.

Sat 19 Aug

10am to 12 noon - Winston Churchill and the Mayor of Fylde judging the best dressed shops competition in the town centre and best dressed event stall.
12 noon - NWW2A weapons firing display on Lytham Green
1pm - MVT Vehicle Ride Out in Lytham
2pm - Hurricane flying display over the Ribble Estuary
2:15pm - Garrison Artillery Display on Lytham Green
3pm - NWW2A historical battle re-enactment on Lytham Green

Sun 20 Aug

11am - two minutes silence
12 noon - NWW2A weapons firing display on Lytham Green
1pm - MVT Vehicle Ride Out in Lytham
2pm - Hurricane flying display over the Ribble Estuary
2:15pm - Garrison Artillery Display on Lytham Green
3pm - NWW2A historical battle re-enactment on Lytham Green

(Some parts of this itinerary are weather dependant.)

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