Red Arrows ready to join birthday bash

Daredevil display team The Red Arrows will be the stars in Blackpool skies this weekend when they perform over the Pleasure Beach.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th May 2016, 10:57 BST

Updated 19th May 2016, 12:01 BST

The RAF’s world famous jets will be staging a display above the attraction at 6.30pm on Saturday evening to help celebrate the first anniversary of the Red Arrows Sky Force ride

The park is open until 7pm to allow visitors to enjoy the rides and catch the display from a prime spot.

The Red Arrows display will last 20 minutes.

It is a return visit for the display team who are no strangers to Blackpool having starred in the resort’s air show in recent years.

They were also on duty for the opening of the Red Arrow’s themed Sky Force last year.

The air display is the highlight of a packed day of events at the Pleasure Beach involving RAF Association, the Air Cadets, Army and the Navy.

The army and navy will be offering career advice and there will also be fun interactive games.

Between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday the Band of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will be playing in the park.