Giant Scarecrows Parade

WRAY, 04 May 2018 – The 25th annual Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair at Wray in Lancashire. More than 150 scarecrows adorn viallage homes and properties, many following this year’s ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ theme. The traditional giant scarecrow parade was followed by a gathering of 298 villagers who wore make up, patched trousers and straw hair in an attempt to achieve the world record for the largest number of people dressed as scarecrows. Christopher Thomond for The Guardian.

The Giants Scarecrows Parade takes place each year on the Friday evening (~6.30pm) before the Bank Holiday Monday.

The Parade starts at Gars End (see map) and finishes at Bridge House Tea Rooms.

It is usually followed by music and a party open to all! Includes prize giving for the best scarecrows.

 

 

Friday 29th April 2022:

This year’s Parade will again be led by Batala Samba Reggae band and will be followed by music, and there will be food and drink available to purchase.

Friday 8th May 2020:

This year’s Parade will again be led by Batala Samba Reggae band and will be followed by live music and a DJ, and there will be food and drink available to purchase.

Friday 3rd May 2019:

This year’s Parade will be led by Batala Samba Reggae band and will be followed by live music and a DJ, and there will be food and drink available to purchase.