The 10 best events in 2021 that covid didn't stop in Crawley
The last 22 months and can, quite frankly, do one.
By Mark Dunford
Published 23rd Dec 2021, 10:14 GMT
Updated 23rd Dec 2021, 10:17 GMT
But amidst the social-distancing, the cancelled events and postponed Christmas parties - well, some of us anyway - away, there have been some great events in 2021.
The lifting of restrictions nearer the start of the year allowed a lot of events and gatherings to go ahead in the town.
Here are 10 of the best events that took place in Crawley this year.
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Here are 10 of the best events that took place in Crawley this year.
5. Crawley Pride
The first ever Crawley Pride event took place at Goffs Park in August. It was a popular event which attracted thousands over the two days
https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/crawley-pride-2021-thousands-attend-first-ever-pride-event-picture-special-3363369
6. Race for Life
The Race for Life was backk for 2021. The popular event saw hundreds of people take part in Tilgate Park.
https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/people/race-for-life-back-in-crawley-picture-special-3388317
7. Boomtown Rats at the Hawth
Bob Geldof and his bandmates performed a rehearsal gig at the Hawth in October to delight
https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/news/people/watch-the-boomtown-rats-perform-their-biggest-hit-i-dont-like-mondays-at-the-hawth-theatre-in-crawley-3416873
8. Christmas lights switch on
There was a spectacular turnout for this year's switch on in the town centre
https://www.crawleyobserver.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/crawley-christmas-lights-switch-on-spectacular-turnout-as-festivities-in-town-start-3466879