Actors dress in period costume in Scarborough to mark launch of major heritage event
A special press photo call featuring actors in period costume at Scarborough Spa, has marked the launch of ticket sales for a major community heritage event this autumn.
The photo call saw actors dressed in Victorian and Edwardian costume, bringing to life the tradition of seaside promenading that once defined a visit to Scarborough.
The launch officially launched ticket sales for the Sunday Best Promenade / Parade, hich will take place on September 6, but also offered a preview of the colour, spectacle and atmosphere visitors can expect later in the year.
Organised by Scarborough Studios — the charity behind the Old Parcels Office Artspace — and sponsored by Visit North Yorkshire, the Parade is part of the wider Scarborough 400 celebrations and the town’s September heritage programme.
On the day of the Parade, participants will gather on the Esplanade before promenading through South Cliff Gardens and down to the Spa, echoing the leisurely Sunday strolls that were once a central part of seaside life.
A group photograph will be taken en route, with the event culminating at the Spa alongside the Scarborough Spa Orchestra’s final Sunday concert of the season.
Members of the public are invited to take part by registering in advance and dressing in period-inspired costume. Individuals, families, community groups and organisations are all encouraged to get involved.
The event aims to celebrate Scarborough’s unique role as Britain’s first seaside resort, where traditions such as promenading, dressing in Sunday Best and social seaside gatherings became part of the national culture.
Sally Gorham, Chair of Scarborough Studios said: “This is a chance for people to experience Scarborough’s history in a really lively and inclusive way. "We’re inviting everyone to step into the past, dress up, and be part of a shared moment that celebrates the town’s heritage and community spirit.”
The Sunday Promenade / Parade is September 6, from 11am.
Registration £10 per person available from: scbo.co.uk - children and carers free.