Skegness

Skegness’ Jolly Fisherman sends a special birthday party invitation – everyone’s invited!

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Glorious sunshine and hundreds of people helped make the Skegness Jolly Fisherman’s 100th Centenary Birthday Party in the Park on Sunday a day to remember for the next hundred years!
People were staking their claim to ringside seats as early as ten o’clock in the morning so’s not to miss the afternoon’s entertainment.
Local charity stalls, BBQs, the Xsite Mobile Skatepark, a Bouncy Castle and children’s fairground rides were operating throughout the day, and the birthday celebrations kicked off at 1pm with musical entertainmnet from the Royal Military Band.
As one would expect from Her Majesty’s musicians, the standard of music and marching displays was second to none. Special displays from the marching drummers, trombonists and a glockenspiel player showed off the high standards of the band to a tee.

The ‘birthday boy’ made his grand entrance during a song and dance routine by the Lisa Jay Stage Institute who performed a special choreographed dance spelling out “Happy Birthday to You” with flash cards.
Lincs FM presenter John Marshall did an excellent job as compare throughout the afternoon and judging the Musical Statues competition.

Pogo the Clown, a Punch and Judy show and the Royal Military Band continued the entertainment until 3.45pm when Jolly Fisherman was presented with the Freedom of the Foreshore by the Chairman of East Lindsey District Council and given a Golden Key to mark the event.

The Cake Cutting ceremony followed and the Skegness Silver Band brought the special birthday party celebrations to an end.

The programe was to include a Jolly Fisherman Look-alike Competition but it was cancelled as only one entrant, 15 month old Taylan Holliday, came forward for the preliminary judging.

The Jolly Fisherman’s 100th Birthday Party in the Park was a historic day for Skegness, and will be remembered with great fondness for the next hundred years!

Jolly Fisherman 100th Birthday Party in the Park Commemorative Video

We captured the all the fun of the day on video (enter the password ’skegness’)

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Press Release
THE Jolly Fisherman’s 100th birthday celebrations continue this month with a special party in Tower Gardens on July 27 and Jolly has invited everyone to come along and have fun!

The party is billed as an exciting free family afternoon by the sea with mascots from many popular holiday destinations joining the famous Fisherman for music, fun and games.

Guest compare, John Marshall from Lincs FM, will kick the event off at 2pm with music being provided by the Royal Anglian Military Band and Skegness’ Silver Band, which is also celebrating its 100th birthday this year.

A Jolly Fisherman look-a-like competition, judged by Jolly himself, will take place with young people encouraged to don their favourite wellies, blue jumper and red scarf. Those entering will get a piece of Jolly’s birthday cake and the winners will receive a special prize.

No seaside party would be complete without Punch and Judy shows and Pongo the Clown will entertain the children too.

Tower Garden will have a selection of stalls providing ice creams and other tasty treats.

The Mayor of Skegness, Councillor Neil Pimperton, encourages everyone to come along: “Everyone associates fun with Skegness and in particular with the Jolly Fisherman. The birthday party provides families with a cheap afternoon out by the sea and an opportunity to enjoy lots of free entertainment With Jane MacDonald switching on the resort’s illuminations the night before (July 26, 2008) it promises to be an action packed weekend on the coast.”

Birthday Party Events

10am to 5pm - Local Charity stalls, BBQ, Mobile Skate Park, Bouncy Castle and to Children’s rides operating throughout the day.

1pm Prior to the commencement of the Party, Musical Entertainment provided by The Royal Military Band.

2pm John Marshall, Lincolnshire FM Radio Presenter, to compère the event throughout the afternoon beginning with a welcome to everyone attending Jolly’s Party and introduction of Characters and Mascots from around the area.

2.10pm “Arrival” of the Jolly Fisherman

2.15pm Song and Dance featuring the Lisa Jay Stage Institute

2.30pm Punch and Judy Show

2.45 to 3.30pm The Royal Military Band

3.00pm Join the Characters in a game of Musical Statues – A Prize for everyone taking part

2.45pm to 3.30pm Preliminary judging of all entrants to the Jolly Look-a- Like Competition – Every entrant will receive a very special Jolly

3.15pm to 3.45pm Pogo the Clown entertains – featuring Mix and Mingle, Balloon Modelling etc. etc.

3.45pm Presentation of the “Freedom of the Foreshore” to the Jolly Fisherman to and the cutting of his birthday cake

3.55pm Presentation of prizes to the winners of the Target Newspaper’s Jolly Poster Competition

4.05 to 4.30pm Pogo the Clown’s Special Magic Show

4.00 to 4.20pm Final judging of the Jolly Look-a-Like competition and prize presentations

4.30pm Skegness Silver Band entertains

Come and join in all the fun and help celebrate Jolly’s 100th Birthday together with his friends Dino the Dinosaur, Billy Brewer, Tower Mouse, Rocky Alligator, Pirate Pete and lots more.