Preston hosts a number of well-loved events every year – be sure not to miss out in 2024 by getting some of the biggest on your calendar nice and early.

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What: Easter Monday Egg Rolling
When: Monday 1 April
Where: Avenham and Miller Park

What: Caribbean Carnival – 50th Anniversary
When: Friday 24 to Sunday 26 May
Where: Moor Park

What: Young Jazz in the Square
When: Saturday 1 June
Where: Winckley Square

What: D-Day 80
When: Thursday 6 June
Where: Flag Market and Bus Station

What: Jazzin’ the Park
When: Saturday 8 June
Where: Winckley Square

What: Race for Life
When: Saturday 8 June
Where: Moor Park

What: Windrush 76 Festival
When: Sunday 23 June
Where: Avenham and Miller Park

What: RockPrest
When: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June
Where: Moor Park

What: Preston City Mela
When: Saturday 6 July
Where: Moor Park

What: Heritage Open Days
When: Friday 6 to Sunday 15 September
Where: Various locations

What: Encounter Festival
When: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September
Where: Various locations

What: Preston Pride
When: Saturday 28 September
Where: Flag Market

What: Remembrance Sunday
When: Sunday 10 November
Where: Flag Market

What: Armistice Day
When: Monday 11 November
Where: Flag Market

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