The event sees a costumed procession, with a man depicting Jesus at the head, carrying a cross through the streets, between the two medieval churches of the Old Town.
It starts at St Clements Church at 10.30am, ending at All Saints, with a stop at St Mary’s Star of the Sea catholic church. Biblical events, relating to the crucifixion, are enacted along the route.
Hundreds of people usually turn out to watch the spectacle.

1. Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic. Photo: Alan Roberts

2. Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic. Photo: Alan Roberts

3. Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic. Photo: Alan Roberts

4. Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Passion Play in Hastings Old Town. Photo by Roberts Photographic. Photo: Alan Roberts