One-hundred thousand people are expected in Worthing this weekend for the town's annual festival.

Highlights include an open-air concert, a fireworks display, a classic car rally, a carnival, a funfair and seafront markets.

The fireworks display takes place at the end of the pier at 10pm, tonight.

Tomorrow, from 2pm, the Coastguard helicopter will be joined by Shoreham and Littlehampton lifeboats for an airsea rescue display.

Worthing Fire Station's open day is from 10am to tomorrow.

The same day, Queen tribute band the Great Pretender will be joined by Abba Fever in Splash FM's concert from 7pm, in Steyne Gardens. A battle of the bands will also take place on the main stage.

At 9pm, more than 40 Honda Gold Wings will parade along the seafront from Sea Lane Cafe, Goring, to the Beach House grounds.

Bargain-hunters will be able to browse Saturday's promenade markets stretching from Heene Road to Splash Point.

The Sunny Sunday classic and American car rally in Steyne Gardens on Sunday celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. About 350 gleaming dream machines will travel to Worthing, including Chevys, Camaros, Thunderbirds and even a little red Corvette, as well as Vespas and Lambretta scooters.

In addition, between 10am and 5pm on Sunday, scores of motorcycles will be on show in Beach House grounds, alongside vintage or customised recovery vehicles and trade stalls.

Last year, the Worthing Lions-organised event raised £10,000 for local charities.

This year, Worthing Youth Theatre and West Tarring Boys' Club will be main beneficiaries.

Mayor of Worthing Tom Wye says: "I applaud the Worthing Lions for the fantastic job they have done in ensuring the Worthing Festival has survived. Their small group of volunteers have worked tirelessly to ensure Worthing has a festival to be proud of. They have a remarkable record."

Call 01903 239999 or go to www.worthing.gov.uk