WARRINGTON Walking Day is taking place on Friday, June 30.

The council is asking everyone to play their part in the 'safe and smooth running' of the annual event.

Here is all you need to know:

What time does the procession leave the Town Hall and what is the route through town?

The procession will leave the Town Hall lawn at 10.30am and follow Sankey Street, Arpley Street, Museum Street, St Austin's Lane and Friars Gate.

It will then turn right into Bridge Street to U-turn near Bridge Foot, before returning up Bridge Street to Market Gate and Horsemarket Street.

Which roads will be closed and when?

The council is advising residents and businesses that vehicle access to the town centre will be severely restricted and road closures will be strictly enforced.

There will be zero tolerance to vehicles travelling on any of the closed roads, with the exception of a clear emergency.

Once the roads close, any vehicles will have to take an alternative route.

The inner town centre will effectively be closed to all traffic from 7.30am until approximately 1pm.

Phase one – 7.30am

Closure of Sankey Street between Crosfield Street and Legh Street.

Closure of Winmarleigh Street between Sankey Street and Museum Street.

Phase two – 8am

Closure of remaining streets within the town centre apart from those covered under phase 3.

Phase three – 9am

Closure of Dial Street, Buttermarket Street, Academy Street and Academy Way.

There are four procession routes into the town centre.

Rolling road closure will be applied to allow for the safe passages of the churches into and out of the town centre before and after the main walk.

• Route one – 9am

Closure of Church Street.

• Route two – 9am

Closure of the outbound section of Knutsford Road from Grange Avenue, Latchford to Bridge Foot and across Bridge Foot into Bridge Street.

• Route three – 9.30am

Closure of Rhodes Street, Orford Lane, Pinners Brow, Tanners Lane, Midland Way, Legh Street and Bath Street.

• Route four – 10am

Closure of Sankey Way and Liverpool Road (inbound only).

Access to the town centre will reopen at 1pm.

The council said anyone expecting a delivery may wish to re-schedule as access will not be granted during this time.

The multi-storey car park at Golden Square will still be accessible all day via Midland Way.

Access will be maintained to both railway stations with diversion routes signposted.

Residents have been told to expect delays when travelling into the stations.

How to book tickets?

Tickets, costing £1 per person, are now available at warrington.gov.uk/walkingday.

All proceeds will be donated to the mayor's charity appeal.

Seats outside the Town Hall gates are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Cllr Tony Higgins,executive board member for leisure, believes it will be another event to remember.

He said: "Walking Day is a major highlight in our cultural calendar, bringing thousands of people of all ages to our town centre to take part in a very special day which celebrates all that is great about Warrington.

"One of the key ways we are able to make sure it is a success is through the co-operation of residents, businesses and motorists.

"Please make sure you are aware of which roads are closed during the event and ensure you avoid them.

"In that way, you can play your part in ensuring a safe, smooth and enjoyable Walking Day for everyone."