PEOPLE can get dressed up in superhero costumes for a town event taking place virtually this summer.

Bicester’s annual Superhero Day will go online and be streamed live on Facebook on Wednesday, August 5, from 11am.

People are being urged to make their own superhero costume and join the fun which includes a prize for the best fancy dress.

The virtual Superhero Day is being organised by Bicester Town Council in association with Healthy Bicester and will bring together storytelling, party fun, games and dress-up.

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Templates for costumes are available to download from the town council’s website and will include real-life heroes such as nurses and doctors.

Cherwell District Council’s 'sports activators' have created an early years’ activity pack and pre-recorded sports activities for people to take part in while dressed in costumes.

There will also be an activity sheet of fun things to do at home.

Entertainment company Jollypop Entertainment will run an interactive party and staff from Bicester’s Clip ‘n Climb will run a storytelling and sing-along session.

For older children, Aaron Williams is running a live juggling and acrobatics workshop and Elite Dance Class will host a cheerleading workshop.

There is space in the schedule which the council hopes will be filled by local talent. This could be singers, bands, entertainers and dancers.

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Mayor Jason Slaymaker said: “We are so pleased to have been able to bring this event online. The Superhero Day is always one of our most popular events where thousands of young people usually descend on Garth Park for a day of free fun for all the family.

“In a year where we find ourselves doing things differently due to coronavirus restrictions, we have worked hard behind the scenes to transform this year's Superhero Day into a virtual event.

“We have lots of fun activities lined up already, but would love to see some of our local talent top the bill.

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“We have so many talented people in Bicester and we would to give this platform to those people to show off their skills and be part of this fun day. If you want to take part, please do get in touch.”

Ten superhero goody bags are up for grabs for entering the competition which will contain a set of three superhero moulded crayons, a hero mask and a colouring sheet.

The full timetable will be released on Bicester Town Council’s website.

With the pandemic disrupting events, the council managed to host VE Day celebrations virtually but other events such as an Abba tribute act were cancelled.