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27
Jul 2021
Ripon will be rocking on Saturday when four musical acts perform in the city's ancient square.
The Yorkshire Day Weekend will also feature free fairground rides for children, fireworks and a Little Bird Artisan Market.
The weekend has been arranged by Ripon City Council, which is funding the events from the parish precept paid by council tax payers.
It will be the city's first mass public gathering since the relaxation of covid restrictions on July 19.
In line with the council's family-friendly policy, two free fairground rides for young children will operate from 2pm until 8pm on Saturday and 10am until 4pm on Sunday.
For older children, a climbing wall will be in place for use free of charge.
Music takes centre stage from 5.45pm on Saturday, when local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist Freddie Cleary performs.
He will be followed by Elton John, Amy Winehouse and Queen tribute acts, whose respective performances will begin at 7pm, 7.45pm and 9.45pm.
A more traditional performer will be on Market Square at 9pm, when a hornblower's blasts at the four corners of the obelisk will signal the setting of the night watch.
Ripon's day of fairground fun and entertainment will be brought to a sparkling crescendo with a Saturday night fireworks display.
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