Soldiers will parade through Accrington to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.

The Freedom Parade on Tuesday, July 1 will see 120 soldiers from the 1st Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment march past the Town Hall to exercise their Freedom of the Borough.

Council leader Miles Parkinson said: ““The history of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment is linked with the Accrington Pals so it is fitting that they have chosen this the centenary year of the outbreak of the First World War to exercise the Freedom of the Borough.

“Everyone is invited and warmly welcomed to come along and see the parade, which will give us all the opportunity to show our appreciation for the Regiment’s gallant and courageous service.”

The time of the march and the parade route will be available on Hyndburn Council’s website from Thursday, June 19.

The Freedom Parade is part of a programme of activities running across the borough from 2014 to 2018 to coincide with the national commemorations.