Now in its fifth year a special parade and service was one of the highlights of the weekend, which was back for the first time since before the pandemic.
VIP guests included Mrs Christine Kirk Vice Lord- Lieutenant of Lancashire, Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham, the Mayor of Burnley Coun. Cosima Townley, Deputy Mayor of Padiham Councillor Peter Haigh, two Chelsea Pensioners.
A full size replica Hurricane aircraft was one of the main attractions at the 1940s weekend which kicked off with a ballroom blitz dance. There was a variety of stalls and attractions including a display of militaryvehicles and tractors, a Punch and Judy show, fairground rides and games and Padiham Fire Station had a vintage engine on display.
Commenting on the weekend Antony Higginbotham MP said:
What a brilliant weekend we had with the annual Padiham on Parade event!
It was a great way to celebrate Armed Forces Day and on the Saturday I took my niece and nephew down with me and they absolutely loved it!
I want to say a huge thank you to all the organisers of Padiham on Parade - you're such a credit to our community!Especially the Town Council, Ida Carmichael, Vince Pridden, Deputy Mayor Peter Haigh, all the veterans, personnel, the Scouts, Police Cadets, Accrington pipe band and everybody who had a hand in making it. There are too many to name but you all should be incredibly proud!
