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Torchlight procession through Preston city centre seeks extra backing

A dazzling torchlight procession led by Spark! Pic: @gazcook One of the city’s most spectacular evening events is asking for help to grow bigger and bolder this year. The Lancashire Encounter’s torchlight procession is set for Saturday 16 September […]

9 months ago
Coronation Big Lunch, City Mela, Carnival, Armed Forces Day and more for Preston’s big 2023 summer

Mela event 2022 A number of events in and around Preston city centre have been launched by Preston City Council. Prestonians and visitors will see a series of events take place in locations […]

1 year ago
Lancashire Encounter festival attracts 30,000 visitors to Preston city centre

A dazzling torchlight procession led by Spark! Pic: @gazcook An explosion of lights, colour and culture hit Preston as a three-day festival brought an estimated 30,000 people to the county. Lancashire Encounter celebrated life through dance, music, theatre and […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Encounter Festival road closures in Preston city centre

The red canopy is part of the Lancashire Encounters Festival There will be road closures for the Lancashire Encounter Festival this weekend. The closures will allow for several different events to take place including the torchlight procession on Saturday evening. […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Mobius Loop to play at Lancashire Encounter Festival

The Lancashire Encounter Festival will host Preston band Mobius Loop after they spent the summer headlining UK music festivals. The band have been invited to perform at The MET as […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Encounter torchlight procession to include Queen tribute

Torchlight procession making its way through the city centre The torchlight procession during the Lancashire Encounter Festival will now include a tribute to Her Late Majesty. The procession will begin at Moor Park on Saturday 17 September at 7.15pm […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Encounter Festival will go ahead in Preston city centre

The illumaphonium was one of the most popular parts of the Encounter Pic: Paul Melling The Lancashire Encounter Festival will take place this weekend following Her Late Majesty’s death last Thursday. Preston City Council has decided to continue with events, including the Encounter Festival from […]

2 years ago
Preston arts group to host ‘Cradle to the Rave’ event at Lancashire Encounter

A Preston arts group are to host a ‘baby rave’ as part of a series of events at the upcoming Lancashire Encounter festival this September. Preston arts organisation Derelict Live’s […]

2 years ago
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