Fleetwood’s much-loved Festival of Transport is back - here's everything you need to know
Fleetwood Festival of Transport, locally nicknamed Tram Sunday is an annual celebration of all things transport held on the third Sunday in July in Fleetwood.
What is the Fleetwood Festival of Transport?
Fleetwood Festival of Transport or Tram Sunday as it’s widely known is an annual celebration of all things transport held in the heart of Fleetwood.
First launched in the 1980s the event has grown into one of the largest transport-themed festivals in the UK attracting visitors from across the country for a full day of free entertainment.
A town taken over by transport
Each year Fleetwood’s main streets are transformed into a huge open-air exhibition packed with vehicles from past and present.
The transport festival first took place in 1985 as a part of the celebrations for the anniversary of Blackpool trams.
Expect to see heritage trams, vintage buses, classic cars, motorbikes and a wide range of unusual and eye-catching transport displays.
Many vehicles take part in a lively parade giving spectators a chance to see them in action rather than just on display.
Beyond the vehicles, there’s plenty more to enjoy. Street performers, live music, creative arts acts, funfair rides and market stalls help create a festival atmosphere ensuring there’s something for every age group.
A free family favourite
One of the festival’s biggest draws is that it’s completely free to attend.
Organised by volunteers and supported by the local community, Tram Sunday is a celebration of Fleetwood’s transport heritage and its vibrant seaside culture.
Tram Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, July, 19.