St Annes Carnival is back, after two years away because of the pandemic and it is a very special one this year for two reasons. It has been brought forward to June 4-5 to immediately follow the town's Jubilee celebrations in Ashton Gardens, and it is also the delayed centenary celebration of the event, which started in 1920 and was due to be recalled in style two years ago. The traditional parade through the streets is on Saturday, June 4 at 10.30, with so much more to enjoy in Ashton Gardens later that day and on the Sunday.St Annes Carnival is back, after two years away because of the pandemic and it is a very special one this year for two reasons. It has been brought forward to June 4-5 to immediately follow the town's Jubilee celebrations in Ashton Gardens, and it is also the delayed centenary celebration of the event, which started in 1920 and was due to be recalled in style two years ago. The traditional parade through the streets is on Saturday, June 4 at 10.30, with so much more to enjoy in Ashton Gardens later that day and on the Sunday.
St Annes Carnival is back, after two years away because of the pandemic and it is a very special one this year for two reasons. It has been brought forward to June 4-5 to immediately follow the town's Jubilee celebrations in Ashton Gardens, and it is also the delayed centenary celebration of the event, which started in 1920 and was due to be recalled in style two years ago. The traditional parade through the streets is on Saturday, June 4 at 10.30, with so much more to enjoy in Ashton Gardens later that day and on the Sunday.

A super programme of events in store in St Annes

St Annes is shaping up for a glorious few months of events, starting with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Ashton Gardens over the long weekend beginning and June 3 and offering something fir everyone right through into next year.
By Tony Durkin
Published 25th May 2022, 04:55 BST
Updated 25th May 2022, 09:46 BST

Here is a look the dates to make a note of, with pictures of when such events were previously held. Now that the pandemic restrictions which put paid to most events being held for the last two years, it certainly promises to be a dazzling 2022 to remember in Fylde’s biggest town.

Blackpool Brass Band is playing monthly free Sunday concerts this summer in the idyllic setting of Ashton Gardens. Next one is June 19 and they all start at 2pm., organised by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens, with a grant from St Annes Town Council.

1. Brass In The Grass June 19, July 3, August 7, September 4

Blackpool Brass Band is playing monthly free Sunday concerts this summer in the idyllic setting of Ashton Gardens. Next one is June 19 and they all start at 2pm., organised by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens, with a grant from St Annes Town Council. Photo: s

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The musical theme continues with the St Annes Music and Arts Festival in Ashton Gardens, with headline acts already confirmed including popular local band Ska Face. The music is all free to enjoy and there will be food and drink and fairground rides to add to the fun.

2. St Annes Music and Arts Festival in Ashton Gardens August 27, 28, 29

The musical theme continues with the St Annes Music and Arts Festival in Ashton Gardens, with headline acts already confirmed including popular local band Ska Face. The music is all free to enjoy and there will be food and drink and fairground rides to add to the fun. Photo: David Hurst

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St Annes Kite and Music Festival returned last year after a break for the pandemic and will be even bigger this year, with displays of a host of colourful kites on the Friday evening from 6pm as well as on the Saturday (11am-5pm) and Sunday (11am-4pm). It's all free to enjoy and takes place either side of the Pier.

3. St Annes Kite Festival September 2 to 4

St Annes Kite and Music Festival returned last year after a break for the pandemic and will be even bigger this year, with displays of a host of colourful kites on the Friday evening from 6pm as well as on the Saturday (11am-5pm) and Sunday (11am-4pm). It's all free to enjoy and takes place either side of the Pier. Photo: Daniel Martino

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Emma Louise Jackson is among the performers at the weekly Sounds In The Square concerts in St Annes Square, organised by St Annes Town Council. They're free and take place between noon and 2pm in the amphitheatre towards the railway station end of The Square.

4. Sounds In The Square, every Tuesday lunchtime until September27

Emma Louise Jackson is among the performers at the weekly Sounds In The Square concerts in St Annes Square, organised by St Annes Town Council. They're free and take place between noon and 2pm in the amphitheatre towards the railway station end of The Square. Photo: Martin Bostock

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Make a date in your diaries for the St Annes Christmas lights switch-on, organised by St Annes Town Council and always a big crowd puller. From 11am to 3pm, Santa will be visiting shopping areas around the town and from 4pm to 5.30pm comes the countdown to the big switch-on to signal the start of the festive season, with performers galore.

5. St Annes Christmas lights switch-on November 26

Make a date in your diaries for the St Annes Christmas lights switch-on, organised by St Annes Town Council and always a big crowd puller. From 11am to 3pm, Santa will be visiting shopping areas around the town and from 4pm to 5.30pm comes the countdown to the big switch-on to signal the start of the festive season, with performers galore. Photo: rob lock

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The St Annes Christmas Market, organised by the St Annes Enterprise Partnership (STEP), proved a big hit on its debut last year, with thousands of people enjoying the stalls in Ashton Gardens, to the delight of STEP chairman Veli Kirk (pictured) and it's back this year. Picture: Adam Gee.

6. St Annes Christmas Market December 8 to 11

The St Annes Christmas Market, organised by the St Annes Enterprise Partnership (STEP), proved a big hit on its debut last year, with thousands of people enjoying the stalls in Ashton Gardens, to the delight of STEP chairman Veli Kirk (pictured) and it's back this year. Picture: Adam Gee. Photo: Adam Gee

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