Scarborough’s Mayor Cllr Eric Broadbent rang the pancake bell on North Street at 12 noon, shortly before the pancake races began on Aberdeen Walk.
Teams of two dressed up in fancy dress and participated in the races to win the coveted Golden Frying Pan.
Age UK lost out to Boyes, who won the trophy.
Scarborough Sea Cadets provided pancakes at their headquarters on East Sandgate, and children flocked to Foreshore Road to participate in the skipping traditions.
Hundreds of people were celebrating Shrove Tuesday in Scarborough’s unique way.Check out more photos from the days events here.
1. Shrove Tuesday traditions
Scarborough town crier David Birdsall and consort Veronica Dickinson invite Scarborough Mayor Cllr Eric Broadbent to ring the pancake bell. Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Shrove Tuesday traditions
Orchard Lodge carefully flip their pancake during the races! Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Shrove Tuesday traditions
Scarborough town crier David Birdsall reads the citation. Photo: Richard Ponter
