A number of roads in the centre of Preston will be closed during Saturday for the city’s annual Armed Forces Day celebration.

Taking place on the Flag Market the event includes a procession through part of the city centre.

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Roads will be closed between 9am and 6pm on Saturday (30 June) in batches depending on the events.

The following roads are closed from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Lancaster Road – from Old Vicarage to Lord Street
Earl Street – full length
Orchard Street – full length
Friargate – from Market Place to Ringway
Lune Street – full length
Fishergate – from Lune Street to Cheapside
Cheapside – full length

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The following road is closed from 9am to 2pm:

Lancaster Road – from Lord Street to Wards End

The following roads are closed from 8am to 6pm

Cheapside – full length
Harris Street – full length

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A very short-term closure for the parade is from 11.45am to 12noon

Church Street – Fishergate to Lancaster Road
Birley Street – from Jacson Street to Fishergate

Diversion routes will be in place throughout the closures and drivers are warned to expect delays.