It would appear that us villagers are the last to know what is going on. It would explain why they are so low here (I can't quite see the strip as there are trees in the way.)
Just out of interest, why do you villagers NEED to know? They don't need your permission and I bet you don't go and ask permission to get your lawnmower out on a Sunday or whatever else you do to float your boat.
Not to say that I am a little surprised that you did not know, perhaps they did not do enough to publicise the event.