THE COMMITTEE behind Aspatria’s Gala Day have confirmed that preparations for this year’s event are underway.

Taking to social media, organisers have stated that for this year, the Gala Committee have decided that they are going to run the event but without the parade.

The reason why there will be no parade this summer is due to the number of volunteers needed to close the roads and organise on the day, with those needed being far more than who the committee have available.

The event, a popular attraction that takes place each year in Aspatria, usually features floats and a parade which has seen up to 200 people participate in at previous weekends.

Several floats are usually created by residents for the event, with themes ranging from royalty to I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! having passed through the town in previous occasions. Awards, like the Spirit of the Carnival and Reynolds Trophy, are usually handed out to the best designed floats during the event.

The committee have also announced that they hope to stage the Gala from 2-6pm at Aspatria Rugby Club on Saturday, June 11.

To make up for there being no parade, the group are hoping for lots of activities, entertainment and live music as well as an element of fancy dress for all of those who will miss that part of Gala Day.

Organisers are looking for anyone who would like to become involved in helping organise this summer’s event. To register your interest, contact Amanda Coates on Facebook.