Final People’s Parade preparations underway as Stoke-on-Trent celebrates Centenary

The event is expected to attract thousands of spectators along the route through the city centre.

Final preparations are underway for the People’s Parade, one of the flagship events of Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary year, set to take place this Saturday (7 June).

Working in partnership with Stoke Creates, the parade is set to bring all communities together to showcase the city’s rich cultural heritage and creative spirit.

The event is expected to attract thousands of spectators along the route through the city centre.

Access to some roads will be affected by short road closures to allow the People’s Parade to safely follow their route. Some parking bays along the route may also be briefly suspended:

• 12.30pm – 1.30pm: College Road from Avenue Road to A5006 Broad Street. Access to adjoining roads will be affected.
• 1.15pm – 1.45pm – Broad St and adjoining roads
• 2.00pm – 2.30pm – Bethesda Road, Lower Bethesda Road and adjoining roads
• 2.30pm – 3.00pm – Regent Road and adjoining roads

The Parade has been planned so only small areas will be closed for a short period of time and immediately reopened as soon as it is safe to do so.

Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Steve Watkins, said: “Stokie’s unite! The icing on the Centenary cake will be taking place this weekend, with the People’s Parade. It is a monumental time for the city, and we hope you can all come out in force and share that passion and pride for our great city.

“The streets will be lined with people, all coming together to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent and the salt of the earth folk who make it what it is.”

Following the parade, a free public event – Party in the Park – will take place at Hanley Park from 1pm to 6pm. The event will feature live music, food vendors, community and charity stalls, and a bar. The celebration is expected to draw large crowds to one of the city’s most historic green spaces.

Regular updates will be available on Stoke-on-Trent City Council official social media channels, and supported by @StokeCreates.