19/12/12 - All Change For Prom Day!
The event is to be re-branded and will take place over the weekend of 18th - 19th May.
The annual Bay of Colwyn Promenade Day that normally takes place on the first Bank Holiday in May will undergo a massive overhaul for 2013. The event is to be re-branded and will take place over the weekend of 18th - 19th May.
As well as a new brand and date the event will also be moving site, making its way along the promenade towards Colwyn Bay with a road closure in place from Marine Drive, Colwyn Bay to the A55 slip road at Old Colwyn, allowing a family fun event for all in a safe environment.
The weekend will also see the official opening of Porth Eirias, the new watersports hotspot due to open to the public in late spring. Organisers, Conwy County Borough Council, want to showcase the potential of this fantastic new facility, the improved defences and the redeveloped beach, which will be a great asset to the local area and the event.
As well as the traditional funfair taking place, new activities currently being explored include a giant sandcastle sculpture, beach party, local food market, an interactive kids zone, outdoor adrenaline fuelled experiences and many other beach and water based displays.
Cllr Graham Rees said: "The changes made for 2013 will hopefully increase the economic benefit to Colwyn Bay, bringing in thousands of visitors for a longer period and encouraging more people to visit the shops in the town centre. The location also offers itself to extra activities with the new beach and additional facilities in place at Porth Eirias."
"This summer's Olympic Celebration Day at Access All Eirias opened everyone's eyes to what can be achieved with a great feeling spreading through the community and some really positive feedback. We hope that we can replicate that feeling over 2 days in 2013."
