The 46th annual Spalding Flower Parade and Festival Weekend.
1st 2nd and 3rd of May 2004.
This years theme TV Memories
Come and see the spectacular parade of floats decorated with spring flowers, accompanied by marching bands and dancers.

The information on these pages may be subject to change. Please check back before making plans. The flower parade on Saturday 1st May, starts and finishes at the festival site at Springfields Gardens.
Starting at 2.00pm it travels a 4.5 mile route around Spalding, arriving back at Springfields at 5.00pm.

If you are interested in sponsoring a float, or a band/entertainment over the Parade weekend, please contact the Chairman of the Flower Parade Committee David Norton on 01775 724843 or e-mail

Springfields Country Fair

The festival site at Springfields has 30 acres of landscaped gardens.
3 days of entertainment, craft fair, stalls, demonstrations and marching bands. The parade floats are on display here all weekend.

Grandstands

There are some grandstand seats available in Town (tel.01775 725468) and at Springfields arena (tel. 01775 724843.
Advanced booking essential.

Flower Parade History

More information available here
including what happened last year.

Ayscoughee Hall and Gardens

Situated next to the river, Ayscoughee Hall and gardens has a full programme of events planned for parade weekend. For further details call the Tourist Information Office at Ayscoughee Hall.
Tel.01775 725468

Spalding Riverside

The River Welland provides miles of riverside walks through the centre of Spalding, and parade weekend brings in many cruising yachts which moor along the banks.

Parade Weekend in
Spalding Town Centre

Street markets selling fresh local produce, household goods, clothing, toys, souvenirs and much more.

Funfair

Tuby's Fantastic Funfair will be in residence at the Victoria Street car park near the Sheep Market.

Carnival Street Fun

Don't miss the excitement of the Carnival Street Fun taking place around Spalding on Saturday and Sunday

What's on at the Country Fair.To be confirmed.

Flower parade floats on display all weekend. Childrens entertainment including "BOOTS" the stilt-walking clown, Bouncy Castles, Maze, Trampolines, Rides and Slides, Ball Pond.
BO the clown, all weekend
Jez Avery, mountain bike stunt display, Monday only
John Whiteley and his sheepdog rodeo, Saturday and Sunday
Tony Brutus and Amanda, Comedy strength spectacular, Monday only Jukalo the high performance juggler, Monday only.
Top Carnival Band Contest. Display of marching bands. Sunday only.
Santa Fe Land train all weekend.
The Romsey Old Cadets. Top comedy marching band. Sunday only.
R.N.L.I. Model boat show, Saturday and Sunday only.
Trade stands and giant craft and gift fair all weekend.
25 acres of premier gardens to wander and admire. Open all weekend.

Admission

Parade and festival weekend only. Gardens, Country Fair and Float Exhibition.

Adults. £TBA per day
Senior Citizens. £TBA per day.
Accompanied children under 16. Free.

Sorry no dogs allowed.

10 per cent discount for parties of 15 or more, when booked and paid for in advance.