These are 17 of the big events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites.
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There is lots going on in and around the area. What are you most looking forward to this year? Photo: JPIMedia
. February
Littlehampton Pancake Olympics: Littlehampton’s annual charity Pancake Olympics is returning to the High Street from 11am to 1pm on Saturday, February 26. Teams of three or four people will take part in Olympics-inspired events like pancake curling, a relay race and traditional pancake flipping. Visit the Littlehampton Town Council website for more information. Photo: JPIMedia
. April
The Worthing RUNFEST on Sunday, April 24, includes the Worthing Half Marathon, Worthing 10K and the Family Run. Each race will take place on fully closed, flat roads, starting and finishing on the seafront. Visit www.run-fest.com for more information Photo: JPIMedia
. June
Celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Adur and Worthing have a number of events planned from June 2 to June 5. These include a dawn torch lighting event at Highdown Gardens, a two-day concert in Steyne Gardens featuring music, films and a light show, a Big Lunch street party on the promenade. In Shoreham, a four-day vintage fair is planned at Adur Recreation Ground. Photo: JPIMedia
. June
No definite information has been posted about Beach Dreams Festival yet but after the cancellation of the 2021 event, the team said they hoped to be back for 2022 with Beach Dreams running from June 17 to 19. Find Beach Dreams Festival on Facebook for update. Photo: JPIMedia
. June
Worthing Race for Life on Sunday, June 19, at 11am is a 5k for everyone as thousands of people unite with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research. It starts at Steyne Gardens. Visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org to sign up. Photo: JPIMedia
. June
Littlehampton Armed Forces Day will take place on the Seafront Greens, Littlehampton, on Saturday, June 25, from 10.30am. This will be a free action-packed day organised by Littlehampton Town Council to celebrate and honour those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. There will be lots of activities for all the family, a parade and Drumhead Service. Visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk for more information. Photo: JPIMedia
5. June
Worthing Race for Life on Sunday, June 19, at 11am is a 5k for everyone as thousands of people unite with one purpose - to raise valuable funds for life-saving research. It starts at Steyne Gardens. Visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org to sign up. Photo: JPIMedia
6. June
Littlehampton Armed Forces Day will take place on the Seafront Greens, Littlehampton, on Saturday, June 25, from 10.30am. This will be a free action-packed day organised by Littlehampton Town Council to celebrate and honour those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces. There will be lots of activities for all the family, a parade and Drumhead Service. Visit www.visitlittlehampton.co.uk for more information. Photo: JPIMedia
7. June
Worthing Armed Forces Day 2022 will be held on Saturday, June 25, at Steyne Gardens from 10am to 4.30pm to celebrate everything about our Armed Forces. Photo: JPIMedia
8. July
Worthing Pride will be held at Steyne Gardens this year, on Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9. The venue has changed due to logistics. This is an event for the whole community and there will be live music, entertainment and dancing. Alcohol will be sold from 6pm to 10.30pm on the Friday and midday to 10.30pm on Saturday, with music until 11pm. Visit worthingpride.com to book tickets. Photo: JPIMedia