A DAY of free family fun is bringing Clacton town centre to life later this month.
Street performers, buskers and community activities will fill the town as part of the Love Clacton event, which takes place from 10am on Saturday, September 26.
Organised in partnership with Clacton Arts Centre and funded by the Clacton Town Board, the event is part of wider efforts to animate the town centre through the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
George Kieffer, chairman of the Love Clacton Town Board, said: "We have now received the first instalment of the Pride in Place funding to restore pride in our town, and one way of doing this is to animate and celebrate our town centre.
"We want to showcase what Clacton has to offer and the exciting projects coming up over the next decade to revitalise this brilliant town and make it safe, lively, and prosperous, as well as thanking you for your suggestions and ideas.
"I’d urge everyone to come along and be part of the fun atmosphere and feel the buzz of a busy town centre."
The day will feature live music from buskers, street entertainers, and family-friendly activities including face painting and a dinosaur-themed experience.
A big screen in the town square will show a short film about Clacton, featuring voices and stories from the community.
Children can follow an art trail around the town, and visitors will have the chance to learn more about current and future projects through the Clacton Thriving consultation.
Zoe Tipple from Clacton Arts Centre said: "Everyone at Clacton Arts Centre is thrilled to be working with Pride in Place and Jaywick Sands Performing Arts on the Love Clacton event.
"We’ll be providing a fantastic variety of entertainment across the town throughout the day.
"It promises to be a brilliant day for the whole family, so please come along and join us.
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Clacton Town Board was established under the Government’s £20 million Pride in Place programme, which aims to support long-term regeneration over the next decade.
For more information about the event and the wider vision for Clacton, visit www.loveclacton.org.
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