Here's everything you need to know to enjoy all the fun and colour of Lytham Club Day

Lytham Club Day is one of the most well-established and much-loved traditions in Lancashire, dating back more than 130 years.

It’s back on Saturday, June 27 and promises a calvalcade of colour and delight throughout the day - from the morning procession to festivities at Lytham Hall from early afternoon into the evening - whether you're a first timer or a seasoned regular, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the day.

What’s on?

The Lytham Club Day procession covers an extensive route starting at the junction of Station Road with Warton Street and Clifton Street and taking in Clifton Street, Market Square, Church Road, West Beach, Central Beach and East Beach, Warton Street and Clifton Street, dispersing at Park Street.

It sets off at 10.15am, with judging of entries from 9.15 and promises hundreds of floats and participants sure to delight the thousands of spectators who traditionally line the route.

But the celebrations don’t stop there by any means - they move down to the picturesque grounds of Lytham Hall as the lawn area there comes alive with performances from 1pm.

The Crowning of the new Rose Queen comes at 1.30pm, with Poppy Baker this year’s Rose Queen-Elect.

Poppy is a pupil at Heyhouses CE Primary School, St Annes, represents Lytham Methodist Church and said: “It is such a massive honour to be chosen as this year’s Lytham Rose Queen.

“From a young age, I’ve taken part in Lytham Club Day with my church, and I can’t quite believe it’s finally my turn to be Rose Queen.

“It’s going to be an unforgettable journey and I feel so lucky to be sharing it with my retinue and church family.”

Performances from members of various local dance, theatre and other clubs follow through the afternoon, with live music into the evening with the proceeding finishing at 9.30 - just in time, say organaniser, tto get home of elsewhere to watch England’s World Cup match against Panama.

Special buses will run to the Hall from Ballam Road car park with the last one back to the town centre at 9.30pm.

Meanwhile, the Lytham Club Day Cubbins funfair is on The Triangle at the west end of Lytham Green from 1pm to 9pm on Saturday, but also on Thursday, Friday and Monday evenings and Sunday afternoon.

Roads and parking

From 9.30am traffic diversions will be in place across much of Lytham to accommodate the Club Day procession.

Roads closed to vehicles include Warton Street, Clifton Street, Park Street, Ballam Road [up to South Park and Church Road] and The Beach [from Woodville Terrace to Lytham Primary Care Centre].

All through traffic will be rerouted via Forest Drive, South Park, Ballam Road, Park View Road and Saltcotes Road in reverse.

Bus services will also follow these diversions. Traffic restrictions are expected to be lifted by approximately 1.00pm, once the procession has safely concluded.

Parking can be very limited especially near the procession route and at Lytham Hall. Visitors are strongly advised to use public transport or walk where possible.

No parking is allowed in the town centre within the assembly, procession or dispersal zones, with plenty of car parks and street parking nearby.

Updates and more information at the Lytham Club Day Official Facebook page.