'Love Felixstowe' festival to be held as Tour of Britain returns to Suffolk
A six day celebration of the town will be held later this year
Plans have been announced for a six day celebration of Felixstowe, to be held in the days before the Tour of Britain cycling race arrives in the town in September.
'Love Felixstowe' will culminate with stage five of the race, which finishes in East Suffolk on September 7.
Councillors are promising street entertainment, workshops and an outdoor cinema, as well as activities for both adults and children.
Councillor Katie Graham, of East Suffolk Council, said: “We’re really excited about the Tour of Britain returning to East Suffolk this September after the success of Felixstowe hosting the Women’s Tour in 2021."
"To celebrate this sporting spectacular, we’re working with Felixstowe BID and Felixstowe Town Council to plan a big weekend for everyone.
"Love Felixstowe will be a fun-filled festival full of activities, with something for the whole family and the perfect build-up to welcome the Tour of Britain for the stage 5 finish on Thursday 5th September.”
Felixstowe BID Manager Kate Cain said: "There will be a great variety of things going on around the town including a steel band, dixie band, local buskers, street food, facepainting, storytelling and led bike rides, alongside sports and activities with input from a number of local organisations."
"There will be something for everyone."
“We know that Felixstowe contains a wealth of talent, and we would welcome any local entertainers, suppliers or organisations to get involved.”
Seamus Bennett, Mayor of Felixstowe said: “Felixstowe loves welcoming top cycling events. We hosted the first ever Women’s Tour in 2014 and after successfully hosting the final stage of the Women’s Tour in 2021, it’s really exciting to welcome the Men’s Tour of Britain to our beautiful town, with a seaside finish."
“We are sure that the new Love Felixstowe event will create a positive legacy for years to come.”