A TORNADO Spitfire will fly over Clitheroe on Sunday as part of the town's Golden Jubilee celebrations.

And organisers of the celebrations, which will include a massive torchlight procession through the town on Saturday, are looking forward to a great weekend.

The evening procession will be the centrepiece of Clitheroe's Golden Jubilee celebrations and will feature nearly 100 floats, vintage cars and a possible flyover by the RAF display team, the Red Arrows.

Clitheroe's tradition of holding torchlight processions goes back to the middle of the 19th Century and they are held to celebrate landmark events.

They attract thousands of spectators from throughout the North West and the last one in 1999 celebrated the new Millennium.

Spectators will line the town centre to watch businesses and organisations from the area take part in the procession on floats, horseback, bicycle and lorries.

The two-hour procession will culminate in a grand firework display in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle and organisers said they have more than a few surprises up their sleeves to ensure the event goes with a bang.

Torchlight Committee chairman Peter Moore said: "We're confident that Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee celebrations will be enjoyed as much as Queen Victoria's were and over 100 organisations are taking part. We've got more than a few surprises up our sleeves to make it a fitting celebration.

"Everything is falling into place and even the weather forecast is brilliant, so we are looking forward to a great weekend. Clitheroe is extending a warm welcome to people from throughout the North West to join us for a fantastic night."

Various events will take place in Clitheroe throughout the weekend, including a fun fair and landing by the Lancashire Air Ambulance in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle.

The Tornado Spitfire will fly over the town at 1pm on Sunday, followed by a Tucano at approximately 3.20pm.