Club Day, also known as Gala Day or Field Day, is an annual

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celebration, common in

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communities in

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, during which clubs, churches and other organizations process and gather for various activities such as competitions for fancy dress,

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, and

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. Many of these events originated in

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s of the churches and some have, or have had, a strong

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background. Most villages hold club events on the same

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each year to avoid conflicting with neighbouring villages. The events often have at their centre a Rose or Field Day Queen. These are young

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s, selected for the year, whose duties include the official opening of the event and a central role in any procession. In some villages, such as

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, the Field Day Queen is responsible for opening other village events.

Gallery

Image:Field Day parade.jpg,

Field Day procession Image:Grimsargh_Field_Day_-_Rose_Queen_Crowning.jpeg, The Crowning of Grimsargh's Rose Queen Image:Grimsargh_Field_Day_Parade_-_Steam_Engine.jpg, A steam engine joins the Grimsargh Field Day parade Image:Grimsargh_Field_Day_-_Floats_in_the_Parade.jpg, Grimsargh Parade

External links

Kirkham Club Day

Lytham Club Day

Grimsargh Field Day

Club Days 2010 at fylde.gov.uk
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