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FUN PACKED LINE UP OF EVENTS FOR 2002
 
Tourism bosses in Southport in Merseyside have just revealed next year’s events programme promising residents and visitors another superb line-up of festivals and attractions.
The 2002 programme will see a huge range of events including the hugely successful Southport Air Show and the return of the Southport Jazz Festival and the very popular Street Festival.

“Southport has now established itself as one of the UK’s leading destinations for major, top quality events and its reputation for staging such a well organized and diverse programme is spreading,” says Cllr. Lord Fearn, Sefton Cabinet member for Economic Development and Tourism. “I am confident that the 2002 programme will be a huge success attracting even more visitors to the resort and further boosting the local economy.”

The programme kicks-off in April with the most prestigious and acclaimed steeplechase in the world. The Grand National takes place at Aintree racecourse between April 4th and 6th and is just a short drive from Southport.

th and 6th of May offering visitors the chance to see floral displays, talks and demonstrations, live music, expert gardening advice, trade stands and children’s play area.

st and 3rd of June.

th and 16th of June attracting top names in the jazz world and an exciting month-long programme of music, mime, street theatre and dance starts on July 25th with the Southport 2002 Street Festival.

rd and 4th of August, Southport Flower Show, the biggest independent flower show in the country, between 22nd-24th of August and the 24-hour yacht race at the Marine Lake on September 14th and 15th.

st and September 1st and already organizers are promising bigger and better displays.

th-8th September.

th annual festival between October 25th and 28th.

“Southport not only boasts one of the best entertainment programmes in the country but offers other attractions to appeal to visitors of all ages,” says Cllr. Lord Fearn. “Whether its Pleasureland Amusement Park, walks along the beautiful 22-mile coastline, playing golf at one of the 15 courses in the area, bird watching, shopping along Lord Street’s famous tree-lined boulevards or simply enjoying a superb night out at one of the many restaurants, theatres, bars, night clubs and casinos Southport is a terrific place to stay for a short break.”
 
<To find out more about the many events and attractions telephone the Tourist Information Center on 01704 533333

  to get a taster for the events above!

Article by Julia Brough.

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