Be part of Houghton Feast event – at home

A popular and historic event moves online this year due to the ongoing pandemic.

Houghton Feast at Home, which runs from tomorrow until Sunday, October 11, will feature some of the much-loved aspects of the traditional festival – which dates back more than 800 years – as well as new events.

Using a range of online platforms, i n c l u d i n g Fa c e - b o o k a n d Yo u - Tube, programme highlights include:

A virtual opening ceremony at 7pm tomorrow, will kick things off in style:

The Mayor of Sunderl a n d , C o u n c i l l o r D av i d Snowdon, counting down and switching on the feast lights;

A trip down memory lane with footage of carnival parades of the past on Saturday, October 3;

A v i r tu a l f a n c y d re s s competition for all the family to get involved in;

The Big Houghton Feast Quiz on Monday, October 5, covering music, general knowledge and even questions about Houghton.

Cllr Kevin Johnston, chair of the Houghton Feast Steering Group, said: "I am beyond proud of the efforts of the steering group this year to deliver suc h a f a nta s t i c programme under such challenging circumstances.

"We're looking for wa rd to ove r a week of great online content, from never before seen footage of Houghton in the 50s to a virtual guided walk through the town.

"Houghton Feast has always been and will continue to be a true celebration of life here past, present and future."

A f u l l p rog ra m m e o f online events is available to view at www.houghtonfeast.co.uk