A popular Scarborough Boxing Day tradition returns with hopes for a big crowd to look on.
It's the 51st year of the Scarborough Boxing Day Raft Race.
Yorkshire BID have sponsored the event and hopes are high for an increased crowd after improved weather from last year.
Nearby, the annual Fishermen v Firemen football match on the beach takes place- that tradition has been going since 1893.
Paddy caught up with Matt Newson, Vice Chairman of Scarborough Sub Aqua Club:
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There's a special boat presentation taking place in Scarborough on Saturday.
The Seadogs are at promoted side Macclesfield on Saturday.
The parking charges for Scarborough Pride will be reviewed by the council after concerns were raised about new costs and the event’s financial sustainability.
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