Spalding Flower Parade organisers release final line-up for parade predicting it to be the biggest in the event’s history
The organisers of Spalding Flower Parade have released the final running order for the event - which they say promises to be the biggest in its history.
The line-up includes 59 features with floats, decorated trailers, bands and community groups all taking part on May 11. This year it’s a weekend-long celebration - with activities on May 12 too.
Parade organiser Steve Timewell said: “Since the parade started in the 50s, there has never been a parade like it, this is certainly the biggest parade in Spalding’s history.”
“There are over 500 people in the parade, all in costumes based on this year’s theme of movie titles.
“I genuinely want to keep Spalding on the map and these community events are vital to the economy in the town and of course, preserving the heritage that we were once so proud of.”
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Mr Timewell brought back the parade last year after a ten year absence and the event in 2023 drew crowds to the town in excess of 200,000 for the day.
A recent fundraiser saw the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car attract photographs and Mr Timewell has even made a TARDIS like the one from Doctor Who.
This year’s parade will feature a night time illuminated display at the Castle Sports ground and the floats will be on display on Sunday too.
The sports ground will be packed with more than 60 craft and charity stalls as well as a host of family activities and entertainment.
New Flower Queen Rebecca Roberts and her deputy Demi Fontaine Gilchrist will take over the reins from Holly Kendrick and Star Perry who have acted as ambassadors in the town for the last year.
Mr Timewell said: “The only thing I can’t guarantee is the weather, however I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
“Regardless of the weather it will be an amazing day and we already have 59 coaches booked in from as far away as Devon, Cornwall and Newcastle.
“It’s time to show what Spalding can do.”
The parade will be covered by live TV broadcasts on the BBC as well as most local radio stations.
The route
The parade route will start at 11:00am at the Castle Sports Ground on Pinchbeck Road
The route will be 2.94 miles, returning to the Castle Sports Ground where floats and vehicles will be on display and there will be arena displays. Entry is by donation at the gates
The 2024 Spalding Flower Parade line-up
1. Past Flower Queens sponsored by Carrington Steam Rally
2. The 2024 Spalding Flower Queen and Deputy sponsored by Aphoenix Care
3. Quadrophenia with local scooter owners and clubs
4. Breakdown vehicle courtesy of Pecks
5. Pirates of the Caribbean by the Black Pearl Theatre Company
6. King Kong by Calthrops Solicitors
7. Super Mario Brothers by Simon Barker Plumbing & Heating
8. 101 Dalmatians by Spalding Girl Guides
9. Vaders Raiders Star Wars Costume Group
10. Eye of the Tiger by Bakkavor
11. Sound of Music by Spalding Choir
12. Peter Pan by the Spalding Husbands
13. The 2024 Jersey Flower Queen from St.Helier, Jersey
14. Home Alone by Ark Property Centre
15. Filipino Community Group from Peterborough
16. Easy Rider by Simstan Ltd
17. Dumbo by Baytree Garden Centre
18. Kelly's Heroes - WWII Military vehicles from Clive Fletcher
19. WWII Military vehicles from Jill Pannell
20 Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps
21. TBC
22. Wizard of Oz by the Ayscoughfee Hall School
23. Sword in the Stone by the Young Farmers
24. World of Disney by SADOS & St. Paul's School
25. Shrek by TESS CIC
26. Love Actually by Cannon Williamson Accountants
27. Breakdown vehicle courtesy of Pecks
28. Alice in Wonderland by Aphoenix Care
29. Phantom Knights Marching Band
30. History of Musicals by Here 4 U
31. The Secret Garden by Pinchbeck Carnival Committee
32. Holbeach Town Band
33. Moulton Chapel Parish
34. Wedding Singer by Crown Hall Farm
35. A Knight's Tale by Spalding Round Table
36. Pig Dyke Molly Dancers
37. Harry Potter by Boxes of Hope
38. How to Train Your Dragon by Coveris
39. Bend it like Beckham by Spalding United Football Club
40. ARC Mobile Night Club
41. Dark Knight by BMR Transport
42. Little Mermaid by Smalley's Hot Tubs
43. Dambusters by Tanglewood Care Home
44. 13th Coventry Scout Band
45. Pete's Dragon by Ashwood Homes
46. Wonder Woman by Agenda Cleaning Services
47. Bee the Movie by GeeTee Bulb Company
48. Greatest Showman by LT Acro
49. Dr Who - Discount Leisure products Pinchbeck
50. Back to the Future by Wood Lane School, Fleet
51. Musicals of the 80s by Diamondz School of Dance
52. Trikes
53. Smart Cabs Flower Parade vehicle
54. Lithuanian Community of Spalding
55. UP by Lincolnshire Air Ambulance
56. Perfect by Sezanne Walk Community
57. Spalding Marching Ambassadors Band
58. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang sponsored by Greencore
59. Breakdown vehicle courtesy of the Young Farmers
Street collections on behalf of the Flower parade will be conducted by Slimming World as movie characters
Visit www.spaldingflowerparade.org.uk for further information.
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