The city’s tradition, believed to date back to 1867, regularly attracts tens of thousands of people to the historic parks, making it a highlight of the Easter weekend.
The much-loved event has grown from simple beginnings into a vibrant celebration, packed with entertainment, competitions and activities for all ages.
Here, we look back at one of Preston’s most iconic events, where generations of families have made wonderful memories.
Here are more Preston memories:
1. Easter Monday egg rolling at Avenham Park in Preston
The rain didn't dampen the spirit of the event, as families and friends have fun at the annual Easter Monday Egg Rolling at Avenham and Miller Parks, Preston. Photo: Michelle Adamson
2. Retro egg rolling
It is Easter Monday in Avenham Park, Preston, way back in 1928 when, clearly, the local tradition for egg-rolling on the park was alive and well. Alice Grinrod, who sent us the photograph from her home in Ingol, is on the far left. | National World Photo: Alice Grinrod
3. Preston Easter Egg Rolling
The traditional Easter Monday egg rolling is being enjoyed by this family on Avenham Park in Preston | National World
4. 1972 Preston
The gloomy forecasts of the weather men were happily proved wrong, as thousands of holidaymakers poured on to the sunny slopes of Avenham Park for the traditional Easter Monday egg-rolling festival. Though anybody who felt like cooling themselves could paddle in the large pools of rain water - the aftermath of a wet weekend Photo: RETRO