BRADFORD’S favourite panto star will be opening a gala in the city this weekend.

Stage and TV favourite Billy Pearce will be at St Winefride’s School tomorrow for the gala, which starts at 1pm.

Attractions include a marching band, a fairground, donkey rides, a barbecue, bouncy castles, a Punch and Judy show, a live band and stalls.

A fancy dress parade will go from Wibsey fairground at 12.40pm.