Glastonbury's Red and White Dragons will battle at the Market Cross this Saturday as the town's Wild Hunt returns. The free event on 24 October will bring together drummers, Morris dancers and ceremonialists, with residents invited to help carry the dragons through town.

Organisers say the event will go ahead whatever the weather. Anyone wishing to become a "Dragon leg" should meet at Butts Close car park, behind the Beckets, at 3.30pm.

Participants must be at least three feet tall, approximately 91cm, for safety reasons. The volunteers help the dragons move along the procession route and are being encouraged to come forward on the day.

Activities begin at noon, when the Wild Hunt Magic Market opens inside Tor Leisure Centre. Stalls will offer seasonal arts and crafts, dragon merchandise and a raffle.

At 3pm, Glastonbury Border Morris, Savage Sisters Morris and the Pentacle Drummers will perform at the Market Cross. The dragon procession then sets off from the top of the High Street at 4pm.

The Red and White Dragons will be accompanied by Gwyn Ap Nudd and attendants, the Glastonbury Dragon Drummers and the Pentacle Drummers. At the Market Cross, the dragons will battle for the season before the winner is crowned by the Mayor of Glastonbury.

At around 4.40pm, the procession will continue down Benedict Street and across Tor Leisure Field. The next part of the programme takes place outside Tor Leisure Centre.

The Drummers of Avalon will drum the circle at 5.15pm, followed by a ceremony including the battle of the Summer and Winter Kings. The programme names King Arthur and Excalibur as lighting the ceremonial fire.

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People wishing to send a message to their ancestors through the fire are asked to prepare a small note beforehand, roughly the size of a Post-it note. A basket for the messages will be on a table outside Tor Leisure on the day.

Visitors are being asked to plan their parking, with spaces at Tor Leisure very limited and reserved for people using the centre. Herbies Field will not be available because organisers do not have the funding to hire and staff it.

Organisers have highlighted town car parks including St John's, Butts Close, Northover Street West and Silver Street. Parking is also available at Drapers, towards Chalice Well, where charges apply.

Anyone using St Dunstan's, also known as Abbey Car Park, should bear in mind that road closures may prevent them leaving at certain times. Drivers should check signs and parking conditions before leaving their vehicles.

The event is free and open to everyone, with no tickets required. Activities are scheduled to finish at 6.30pm.

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