THE mayors of West Devon and Tavistock will be among those who come to Okehampton this weekend as part of the annual civic parade through the town on Sunday, June 30.

The parade will gather in Fore Street outside the town hall at 10.10am, with the procession passing along East Street turning into Mill Road and on to Fairplace Church.

This year the parade commander will be staff sergeant Richard Boyce, and the event will be led by Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band.

On arriving at the church, the civic service starts at 10.30am, conducted by the Rev Philip Wagstaff, Methodist superintendent minister, and the Rev Simon Bourne, the mayor's chaplain.

This year will see a significant change in the parade, with mayors from other towns joining in the event. Joining Cllr Bill Cann, mayor of West Devon, will be the mayor of South Molton, Bideford, Launceston, Crediton and the deputy mayor of Barnstaple.

The visiting mayoral parties are being encouraged to visit the log struggle event taking place in Simmons Park on Sunday, June 30, organised by Okehampton Lions Club.

Following the church service, the parade will leave Fairplace Church and march back along Mill Road.

The mayor, town councillors and visiting mayors will then take up position outside St James' Chapel for the march past as the parade assembles in Fore Street.

The parade will finish just after the playing of the national anthem.

There will be a road closure in Fore Street, East Street and Mill Road during the parade.

All are welcome to attend the church service, and people are encouraged to line the streets and show their support for many of the town's organisations and voluntary groups, as well as enjoy the music of the town band.