Parade will be ‘biggest ever’

The organiser of the Spalding Flower Parade says this year’s will be the biggest ever.

It’s taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12 after returning after a ten-year absence last year drawing crowds in excess of around 200,000.
Steve Timewell says there will be 60 floats and hundreds involved, all following this year’s theme of movies.
He and an army of volunteers have already started working on the floats.
“Since the parade started in the 50s, there has never been a parade like it,” Steve said. “This is certainly the biggest parade in Spalding’s history.
“There are over 500 people in the parade, all in costumes based on this year’s theme of movie titles.”
This year, as well as the parade on the Saturday, there will be a night-time illuminated display at the Castle Sports ground and all the floats on display alongside the stalls back again on the Sunday.
“I genuinely want to keep Spalding on the map,” Steve said. “These community events are vital to the economy in the town and of course, preserving the heritage that we were once so proud of.
“The only thing I can’t guarantee is the weather, however I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
“Regardless of the weather it will be an amazing day.
“We already have 28 coaches booked in from as far away as Devon, Cornwall and Newcastle.
“It’s time to show what Spalding can do.”
The 2024 Spalding Flower Parade lineup:
l Past Flower Queens including the 2023 Ambassador and deputy sponsored by Carrington Steam Rally.
lThe 2024 Spalding Flower Queen and Deputy sponsored by Aphoenix Care.
lHuntbridge Marching Band.
lQuadrophenia with local scooter owners and clubs
lBreakdown vehicle courtesy of Pecks.
lPirates of the Caribbean by the Black Pearl Theatre Company.
lKing Kong by Calthrops Solicitors.
lSuper Mario Brothers by Simon Barker Plumbing & Heating.
l101 Dalmatians by Spalding Girl Guides.
lVaders Raiders Star Wars Costume Group.
lEye of the Tiger by Bakkavor.
lBest Marigold Hotel by Country Court Care.
lSound of Music by Spalding Choir.
l Peter Pan by the Spalding Husbands.
lThe 2024 Jersey Flower Queen from St Helier, Jersey.
lHome Alone by Ark Property Centre.
lFilipino Community Group from Peterborough.
lEasy Rider by Simstan Ltd.
lDumbo by Baytree Garden Centre.
lWWII military vehicles from Clive Fletcher.
lWWII military vehicles from Jill Pannell.
lRomford Drum & Trumpet Corps.
lSteampunks of Lincolnshire.
lWizard of Oz by Ayscoughfee Hall School.
lSword in the Stone by the Young Farmers.
lWorld of Disney by SADOS & St Paul’s School.
lShrek by TESS CIC.
lLove Actually by Cannon Williamson Accountants.
lBreakdown vehicle courtesy of Pecks.
lAlice in Wonderland by Aphoenix Care.
lPhantom Knights Marching Band.
lHistory of Musicals by Here 4 U.
lMoulin Rouge by the salons of Spalding.
lPinchbeck Carnival.
lHolbeach Town Band.
lMoulton Chapel Parish.
lThe Wedding Singer by Crown Hall Farm.
lA Knight’s Tale by Spalding Round Table.
lHarry Potter by Boxes of Hope.
lGnomeo & Juliet by Holbeach Horticultural Society.
lHow to Train Your Dragon by Coveris.
lBend it like Beckham by Spalding United Football Club.
lARC Mobile Nightclub.
lThe Dark Knight by BMR Transport.
lThe Little Mermaid by Smalley Hot Tubs.
lDambusters by Tanglewood Care Home.
l13th Coventry Scout Band.
lPete’s Dragon by Ashwood Homes.
lWonder Woman by Agenda Cleaning Services.
lThe Bee Movie by GeeTee Bulb Company.
lThe Greatest Showman by LT Acro.
lBack to the Future by Wood Lane School, Fleet.
lMusicals of the 80s by Diamondz School of Dance.
lTrikes.
lSmart Cabs Flower Parade vehicle.
lLithuanian Community of Spalding.
lLincolnshire Air Ambulance.
lSezanne Walk Community.
lSpalding Marching Ambassadors Band.
lBreakdown vehicle courtesy of the Young Farmers.
Street collections on behalf of the Flower Parade will be conducted by Slimming World as movie characters.