York city centre street and businesses host Yorkshire Day celebrations

Thursday, 1 August 2024 14:19

By Kevin Glenton

YORK city centre streets and venues will be joining in the county's unique celebration today (August 1) and beyond.

Yorkshire Day is upon us – the annual event which celebrates all things in the three Ridings first established in 1975.

At York Maze, superhero ‘Yorkshire-Man’ in his Lycra suit and flat cap will be jumping into a giant ‘Yorkshire pudding’ filled with 2000 litres of gravy.

Maze Owner Tom Pearcy said: “We’re advising spectators to stand well back lest they get a good dousing in gravy too!”

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