Ceremonial opening will follow traditional procession from Town Hall

This evening, (Thursday, September 24) the Mayor of Peterborough, Councillor Chris Harper, is set to follow tradition and officially open the annual Bridge Fair on the Embankment.

Protocol dictates that, like his forbears, Cllr Harper will lead a procession from the Town Hall at 6pm to John Thurston & Son’s riverside fairground.

Upon arrival, the Mayor and Town Crier will perform the traditional opening ceremony which will see a proclamation read out which will end with the rallying words “…and now let us enjoy all the fun of the fair!”

Bridge Fair, on Peterborough's Embankment, will be open from September 24 until October 4.

placeholder image — Bridge Fair, on Peterborough's Embankment, will be open from September 24 until October 4.

Everyone is welcome to join the procession.

After a few rides (typically starting with the dodgems), the Mayor will head to Charter’s marquee to host a sausage supper where a raffle and and tombola will be held to raise monies for this year’s Mayor’s Charities: Little Miracles, Peterborough Women’s Aid, and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. The fair will remain open until Sunday, October 4.