In pictures: Popular Ballroom Blitz launches Padiham on Parade

A Ballroom Blitz event kicked off the countdown to the annual Padiham on Parade.

Held in the balllroom at the town hall around 100 people danced the night away and many were dressed in 1940s garb to mark the start of Padiham on Parade which takes place this Saturday and Sunday.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Padiham Coun. Howard Hudson and his wife Patricia looking very stylish at the Ballroom Blitz.

placeholder image — The Mayor and Mayoress of Padiham Coun. Howard Hudson and his wife Patricia looking very stylish at the Ballroom Blitz.

Among the attractions are 1940s re-enactments, military vehicles on display, live music, an RAF fly past and on the Sunday there is a remembrance parade and service.