Crowds flock to Wrea Green for 91-year-old event

The annual event has enjoyed crowds for 91 years now, including thousands turning out to join the day on Saturday.

The traditional procession featuring fancy dress, dancers and a brass band started at midday ahead of an afternoon of stalls, rides and games.

New features included an afternoon tea tent as well as a vintage bikes show.

Children were entertained by Blackpool Circus School ahead of sports for all ages.

Organiser Hayley Stafford said: “It was a super day, we couldn’t have asked for more.

“The procession was a lot fuller and a lot bigger and the fair was busy.

“It was good fun, a real family fun day.

“It was the busiest I’ve seen it in 10 years, there were thousands.

“It was such a lovely day.”

Eponie Jones, 13, was crowned Rose Queen, surrounded by her retinue, Isabella ford, Isabella Yates, Eva Yates and Chloe Sprules and crown carrier Elphie Yeung.