MORRIS dancers from York will be performing at a summer festival in Bridlington this weekend.
York Strays Morris dancers will be among those heading for the festival in Bridlington’s Old Town on Sunday, which, with the Le Grand Depart coming next weekend, is part of Welcome to Yorkshire’s fringe celebrations.
The festival will have a decidedly French flavour while promoting everything that is best in Yorkshire.
Bridlington town crier, David Hinde said: “We are encouraging visitors to dress in the theme of the world’s greatest cycle race. People can put whatever twist they like on that.”
The celebrations begin at 10.50am with a rousing preview of the official Grand Depart song, The Road, by Yorkshire-born Alistair Griffin.
Featuring vocals from Bradford’s Kimberley Walsh it will be officially released on Monday, June 30. Also on the bill is Ryedale singer songwriter and musical host, David Swann.
More than 60 morris dancers from as far afield as York, Ripon, Scarborough, Beverley, Hull and Bridlington will perform behind the Bayle and at the top of the Market Place, 11am–4pm. There will also be a lunchtime parade of morris around Priory Green.
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