Colne Winter Bloom Light Parade taking place today

Winter Bloom Light Parade kicks off in Colne town centre today (March 4) and it’s set to be a great day out for all the family.

From 12pm until 7pm people will receive entertainment from the Colne Blues Society and the kids can enjoy giant bubble displays from eBublio Magical Bubbles.

Market stalls, food and drink, children’s craft areas, face painting and more will also be available.

There will also be a window walk featuring artwork created by local children from various schools and groups across Colne.

Animal-lovers can also take a photo with a bird of prey, provided by Talons Falconry Charity.

The showstopping event, a light parade, will also kick off at 6.30pm from St John’s Church on Albert Street. It will end on Hartley Square.

Colne Light Parade whimsical window walk map (Image: Visit Lancashire)

A spokesperson for Come to Colne said: “Not only do we have a beautiful, lit-up parade all handmade by arts organisation Handmade Parade.

“We have some gorgeous makes, created by local primary schools West Street and Lord Street and community organisations: Arts for Wellbeing - Pendle, PAC - Positive Action in the Community, Colne Youth Action Group, Colne Open Door Centre.

“In addition to this, we bring back the ‘whimsical window walk’, with installations taking place throughout the week.

“The businesses have been busy creating, as have the local primary school children from foxes, to bunnies and owls.

“We have a jam-packed day on Saturday, with entertainment on Hartley Square from eBublio Magical Bubbles, a steel drum band, a crafting area for children, a place to take a photo with a bird of prey from Talons Birds of Prey, music from Colne Blues Society throughout the town and a market with street food and drink available.”