A parade of vehicles will be making it's way through Bridlington Old Town today to mark the start of the town's race the Waves Weekend.
Race the Waves is a unique event within the UK motoring calendar which sees old fashioned vehicles race along Bridlington south beach . The main event: 'A Theatre of Automotion' will take place on Bridlington South Beach on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June where American and vintage style hot-rod vehicles and motorcycles will Race the Waves along the South beach in pairs from a flagged start.
The weekend's events start today (Thursday) with a car cruise from The Yorkshire Museum of Farming near York, through the Great Wold-Valley to the Bridlington Old Town where the vehicle procession will proceed through the Old Town for a photography promotion.
There is a suspension of parking and a road closure on the High Street from 1pm to 3pm while the parade takes place.
On Friday Church Green in Old Town Bridlington will be used for vehicle scrutineering and registration during the day with a Sunset cruise moving from Church Green Old Town Bridlington to the North Bay around 7pm. The lower promenade below The Expanse Hotel will be used for a static vehicle display from 7pm until 9pm..
The first ‘Race the Waves’ event took place in 2018 and 2019 saw it expand to a full weekend of events. The event was postponed in both 2020 and 2021 due to COVID.
Councillor Jane Evison, portfolio holder for economic investment, growth and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:
“The previous Race the Waves events proved to be very popular following the very first event in 2018 and it has been such a shame to have to postpone this event in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. I’m delighted it is back for 2022 and would recommend residents in Bridlington and visitors to the area to get involved. The event is completely free and well worth coming down to experience some vintage motor exhibitions.”
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