Thousands of people are expected to descend on Beacon Park tomorrow (5 September) when Lichfield Proms returns with a new stage, screen and an expanded food and drink village.
The free community event is taking place for its 27th year with the City of Lichfield Concert Band and the British Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO) returning for an evening of live music.
A new and improved stage and large screen will help audiences in the park get closer to the action and a refreshed food and drink offer will feature 19 traders appearing at the event for the first time.
The food and drink village and funfair will open at 3pm allowing people to arrive earlier than usual, and the City of Lichfield Concert Band will take to the stage from 6.30pm. The evening will be brought to a close with a fireworks finale starting at 9.45pm.
Popular compère Danny Mizon will return after missing last year’s event while recovering from surgery.
This year’s musical programme will take audiences from The Flying Dutchman and Pirates of the Caribbean to Disney favourites and Star Wars, alongside much-loved Proms favourites.
Councillor Phil Whitehouse, Lichfield District Council’s cabinet member for operational services, parks and waste, said:“Proms is one of those really special events that brings thousands of people together in our award-winning Beacon Park, and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back this Saturday.
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to all of the businesses that have sponsored and supported Proms this year. Delivering an event of this scale and keeping it free for thousands of people to enjoy simply wouldn’t be possible without their support.
“We’re incredibly grateful to every one of them for helping us bring this wonderful event to Beacon Park once again.”
