Warrington Walking Day 2022, who is walking and when

Covid saw the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 version of the event.

But it returns on Friday morning with thousands expected to take part and attend.

Churches and schools will leave their venues to get to the Town Hall before heading off on the traditional parade around the town.

When will the first group be at the Town Hall?

As tradition dictates, the parish church of St Elphin will be the first to arrive.

Here is a full running order.

Parish Church and St Elphin's at 10.05am

St Mary's Shrine at 10.07am

Salvation Army at 10.08am

Elmwood Avenue at 10.08am

St John's UR at 10.11am

St James Latchford, Latchford CE School and St Hilda's Mission at 10.24am

Our Lady's at 10.15am

St Augustine's Primary School & Parish at 10.18am

Latchford Methodist Church at 10.20am

Christ Church Latchford at 10.22am

Sir Thomas Boteler High

Friars Green Independent Methodist Church at 10.25am

Bold Street at 10.25am

Holy Trinity at 10.25am

Wycliffe UR at 10.25am

Religious Society of Friends at 10.25am

Cairo Street Unitarian at 10.25am

St Andrew's at 10.35am

St Benedict's at 10.25am

St Alban's at 10.40am

Sacred Heart including Indian Christian community at 10.58am

St Barnabas at 10.58am

Will any roads be closed?

You can expect some disruption in the town centre with some roads closed from 7.30am until the last of the groups have left by 1pm.

Phase 1 – 7.30am

Closure of Sankey Street between Crosfield Street and Legh Street.

Closure of Winmarleigh Street between Sankey Street and Museum Street.

Phase 2 – 8am

Closure of remaining streets within the town centre, apart from those covered under Phase 3. Access to Time Square multi-storey car park will be maintained.

Phase 3 – 9am

Closure of Dial Street, Buttermarket Street, Academy Street.

Academy Way will remain open but will close for a minimum time to allow for the safe passage of the parade passing through.

In addition to this, there are four procession routes into the town centre. Phased road closures will be applied to allow for the safe passage of the churches into and out of the town centre, before and after the main walk.

Route 1 – 9am

Closure of Church Street.

Route 2 – 9am

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

Route 3 – 9.30am

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

Route 4 – 10am

Closure of Milner Street, Liverpool Road.

The procession route will not pass through Arpley Street this year.

Can I still park in town?

A council spokesman said: "If you are expecting a delivery, you may wish to re-schedule, as access will not be granted at this time. Multi-storey car parks at Time Square and Golden Square will be accessible throughout the morning, though may be busier than usual due to the event and other areas being closed.

"We apologise for any inconvenience these closures may cause – they are in place for the safety of walkers and all road users."