THE history of a town will be brought back to life as part of a two-day festival.

A group of Armed Forces veterans will host Padiham on Parade, a 1940s themed weekend.

There will be attractions throughout the town from 10am to 8pm on Saturday, June 30, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, July 1, including dancing in the streets, live music, a beer tent, re-enactors, militaria stalls, a funfair, food stalls, Cafe Rene in the Town Hall, a fashion parade and attendance by Cadets, Veterans and serving personnel.