Procession Day
Procession Day 2023
Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, BathgatePROCESSION DAY: Hip Hip! 8:00 Judging of decorated houses Both houses and frontages will be judged. More details on the competitions page. 10:00 Judging of decorated floats One entrant from each vehicle must report to the table with trophies on Marjoribanks Street, near the corner of Academy Place 10:30 Judging of decorated bicycles & fancy dress Entrants must report to the table with trophies on Marjoribanks Street, near the corner of Academy Place 11:00 Principle characters parade Parade starts from the EU Church and Scout Hall to the Old Academy 11:15 Historical pageant Join us at the front of the Old Academy to watch our children do us proud 12:00 The Procession Leaves the Old Academy & parades the town by way of Marjoribanks Street, Drumcross Road, Torphichen Street, Waverley Street, Livery Street, George Street, South Bridge Street and Glasgow Road 13:15 Procession arrives at Meadow Park 13:30 The Procession Park Festival Come to Meadow park for an afternoon you won't forget. More details on the procession day page. 17:00 Massed bands parade Parade commences from Meadow Park to George Street
Scooter Race
tesco bathgate Blackburn Road, Bathgate, United KingdomSCOOTER RACE: Open to all from preschool to adults. Come along with your scooter and safety gear (if you have it) and try and win “The Sibcas Cup”. Sponsored by: SIBCAS In conjunction with: Tesco
Mile of Pennies with the Street Fair & Big Bathgate Busk
George Street, BathgateMILE OF PENNIES: George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm Add your spare change to make a mile of pennies and help us reach our fundraising target STREET FAIR: George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm. Come along and visit a wide range of stalls from local businesses. BIG BATHGATE BUSK: George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm. In association with Wall to Wall Music. Come along and listen to local artists showcasing their talent.
Inter School Potted Sports
Xcite BathgateINTER SCHOOL POTTED SPORTS: Bathgate’s six primary schools compete for “The Procession Trophy” Sponsored By: SIBCAS In association with: XCITE Bathgate
5-a-side Football
Xcite Bathgate5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL: Open to all primary school age children who live in Bathgate or attend a Bathgate school. Teams will compete for the "Link Challenge Cup" Venue: Bathgate Sports Centre Sponsored By: Link In conjunction with: Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club
Childrens Sports
Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, BathgateCHILDRENS SPORTS: Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, starting 6.30pm. Supported by Link Housing and in conjunction with Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club Monetary prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. All children who take part will receive a prize. All participants must compete in their own age group. Anyone competing in the wrong age group will be disqualified. All participants must be a Bathgate resident or attend a Bathgate school. Read full details of races on the Children's Sports page
Procession Day 2024
Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, BathgatePROCESSION DAY: Hip Hip! 8:00 Judging of decorated houses Both houses and frontages will be judged. More details on the competitions page. 10:00 Judging of decorated floats One entrant from each vehicle must report to the table with trophies on Marjoribanks Street, near the corner of Academy Place 10:30 Judging of decorated bicycles & fancy dress Entrants must report to the table with trophies on Marjoribanks Street, near the corner of Academy Place 11:00 Principle characters parade Parade starts from the EU Church and Scout Hall to the Old Academy 11:15 Historical pageant Join us at the front of the Old Academy to watch our children do us proud 12:00 The Procession Leaves the Old Academy & parades the town by way of Marjoribanks Street, Drumcross Road, Torphichen Street, Waverley Street, Livery Street, George Street, South Bridge Street and Glasgow Road 13:15 Procession arrives at Meadow Park 13:30 The Procession Park Festival Come to Meadow park for an afternoon you won't forget. More details on the procession day page. 17:00 Massed bands parade Parade commences from Meadow Park to George Street