Bridlington holds summer Christmas celebration
The land train that takes tourists along the seafront will be transformed into a Santa Express for the day.Councillor Nick Coultish said the first Bridmas event in 2024 was "a fantastic success"."We're excited to see it return bigger and better," he said.''It's a great way to showcase Bridlington's vibrant programme of events, not just in summer, but throughout the winter season too."The event takes place on 6 August.Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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