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‘The weather is going to be stunning - that's exactly what parade needs’

‘The weather is going to be stunning - that's exactly what parade needs’

‘The weather is going to be stunning - that's exactly what parade needs’

09 May 2024

Experts are forecasting glorious sunshine this weekend — with the good weather set to help attract a bumper crowd to the flower parade.


Beautiful butterfly among eyecatching displays to welcome visitors to town’s parade

Beautiful butterfly among eyecatching displays to welcome visitors to town’s parade

Beautiful butterfly among eyecatching displays to welcome visitors to town’s parade

08 May 2024

Visitors to Spalding’s Flower Parade will be greeted by some beautiful blooms this weekend - including this delightful butterfly.


‘This makes the town ten times better - I hope it leads to more’

‘This makes the town ten times better - I hope it leads to more’

‘This makes the town ten times better - I hope it leads to more’

06 May 2024

Talented street artists teamed up to cover ugly graffiti with a striking floral design in time for the town’s showpiece event.

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‘I am really excited as it is opening up doors - not just for me, not just on ethnicity but also with invisible disabilities’

‘I am really excited as it is opening up doors - not just for me, not just on ethnicity but also with invisible disabilities’

‘I am really excited as it is opening up doors - not just for me, not just on ethnicity but also with invisible disabilities’

06 May 2024

With her new role looming as deputy flower queen, Demi Fontaine Gilchrist wants to bring attention to serious issues.


Calling all Harry Potter fans! You’re needed to bring some extra magic to flower parade

Calling all Harry Potter fans! You’re needed to bring some extra magic to flower parade

Calling all Harry Potter fans! You’re needed to bring some extra magic to flower parade

04 May 2024

A charity volunteer is calling on witches and wizards to bring extra magic to their movie-themed flower parade float.


Reviewing CCTV to find graffiti taggers

Reviewing CCTV to find graffiti taggers

Reviewing CCTV to find graffiti taggers

01 May 2024

Police say they are reviewing CCTV to find the vandals responsible for graffiti around the town.

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Work continues on toilet renovation – but block won’t be open for flower parade

Work continues on toilet renovation – but block won’t be open for flower parade

Work continues on toilet renovation – but block won’t be open for flower parade

30 April 2024

A town centre toilet block will not be open for Flower Parade as renovation work continues.

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The road closures to be aware of for the flower parade

The road closures to be aware of for the flower parade

The road closures to be aware of for the flower parade

30 April 2024

Visitors are being advised to plan ahead — with details of roads closures and parking restrictions for the Spalding Flower Parade now released.


‘Kylie Minogue would play me in a film as she is the same height - we could share dresses’

‘Kylie Minogue would play me in a film as she is the same height - we could share dresses’

‘Kylie Minogue would play me in a film as she is the same height - we could share dresses’

30 April 2024

A newly appointed flower queen is excited to take on the role with inspiration from female idols including her grandma.


‘The whole key is the volunteers and we joke about making Carry On Flower Parade film’

‘The whole key is the volunteers and we joke about making Carry On Flower Parade film’

‘The whole key is the volunteers and we joke about making Carry On Flower Parade film’

26 April 2024

The organiser of Spalding Flower Parade has expressed his gratitude for the invaluable contribution volunteers make to a town’s major event.

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‘It’s time to show what Spalding can do!’ Organiser’s bold promise as final flower parade running order is revealed

‘It’s time to show what Spalding can do!’ Organiser’s bold promise as final flower parade running order is revealed

‘It’s time to show what Spalding can do!’ Organiser’s bold promise as final flower parade running order is revealed

12 April 2024

Visitors are being promised the biggest Spalding Flower Parade yet - with less than a month to go now until the big day.

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‘We need support from far and wide so the Flower Parade is still here in 50 years’

‘We need support from far and wide so the Flower Parade is still here in 50 years’

‘We need support from far and wide so the Flower Parade is still here in 50 years’

09 April 2024

The new Flower Queen has issued a passionate plea to residents in Lincolnshire and beyond to help secure the future of Spalding Flower Parade.


Town ‘buzzing’ as ‘truly scrumptious’ performance stops shoppers in their tracks

Town ‘buzzing’ as ‘truly scrumptious’ performance stops shoppers in their tracks

Town ‘buzzing’ as ‘truly scrumptious’ performance stops shoppers in their tracks

27 March 2024

Shoppers were treated to a ‘truly scrumptious’ sight as a flash mob was joined by an iconic vehicle for a head-turning town centre performance.


‘The atmosphere was electric’ says flower parade organiser

‘The atmosphere was electric’ says flower parade organiser

‘The atmosphere was electric’ says flower parade organiser

11 March 2024

More than 5,000 people tuned in to find out who would be crowned Spalding Flower Queen.


‘It means the world to me to be crowned Spalding Flower Queen’

‘It means the world to me to be crowned Spalding Flower Queen’

‘It means the world to me to be crowned Spalding Flower Queen’

11 March 2024

The newly crowned Spalding Flower Queen impressed judges with her bubbly personality.


Rebecca is the new Spalding Flower Queen

Rebecca is the new Spalding Flower Queen

Rebecca is the new Spalding Flower Queen

10 March 2024

A new Spalding Flower Queen was crowned during a glitzy celebration.


Who will be crowned Flower Queen?

Who will be crowned Flower Queen?

Who will be crowned Flower Queen?

08 March 2024

Excitement, nerves and anxiety make up the mixture of feelings for nine finalists who are vying to be the next Spalding Flower Queen.


Stranger from Australia donates £2,000 to flower parade

Stranger from Australia donates £2,000 to flower parade

Stranger from Australia donates £2,000 to flower parade

17 February 2024

A stranger from the other side of the globe has made a donation for honorary guests to be part of the Spalding Flower Parade.


Full parade line up revealed as organiser promises ‘biggest ever’ event

Full parade line up revealed as organiser promises ‘biggest ever’ event

Full parade line up revealed as organiser promises ‘biggest ever’ event

02 February 2024

The biggest event in the long history of Spalding Flower Parade is being promised by the organiser – with the line-up of floats revealed.


‘The flower queen judges will be choosing a winner on personality, not on gender or sexual orientation’

‘The flower queen judges will be choosing a winner on personality, not on gender or sexual orientation’

‘The flower queen judges will be choosing a winner on personality, not on gender or sexual orientation’

02 February 2024

The presence of a man among the contenders to be Spalding Flower Queen is a sign of the contest moving with the times, according to the organiser.

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