Colourful pictures show Kirkham's Heritage Inspired Lantern Festival 2024

Visitors and locals enjoyed a fantastic fun-filled day, celebrating Kirkham’s first Heritage Inspired Lantern Festival.

The lantern procession took to the streets at 6.15, which was followed by a ukulele band performance and a night of entertainment at St Michael's Church.

A full programme of the event is available here.

See the photos below.

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