People can get into the sporting spirit and try out new sports, watch displays and learn new skills.

Huddersfield Town Football Club will be running sporting activities throughout the day.

There will also be the chance to have go at different sports including fencing, volleyball, kwik cricket and tennis.

Team Xtreme will be demonstrating skateboarding and BMX skills or for those who prefer something a little less extreme there will be giant board games to play including giant Snakes ‘n’ Ladders.

Big Dance 2012 was officially launched in Kirklees at the Galpharm Stadium with dance performances by over 600 children from schools across the borough.

There will be another opportunity to see this music and dance showcase at Parkfest 2012, encouraging everyone to get their toes tapping, whether its cheerleading, street dance or even the New Zealand dance the haka.

Children can get creative by making their own Olympic Torch or entering the design a flag competition.

Children can wave their flag as the Olympic Torch Relay goes by and then hand in their entries to the information marquee.

All entries will be displayed during the event.

For more information on Parkfest phone 01484 222087 and for more information on the Olympic Torch Relays visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/london2012