Truro City Council and Truro Old Cornwall Society, in partnership with Salt Projects Ltd, are putting the finishing touches to the joyful celebrations of Cornish culture as Truro prepares to mark St Piran’s Day on Thursday 5th March 2026.
Residents and visitors to Truro are warmly invited to gather on Lemon Quay from 12.30pm, ahead of the parade setting off at 1.00pm. With traditional music, dance and a strong sense of community pride, the annual St Piran’s Day procession brings a lively and welcoming celebration for all ages.
For 2026, the parade will follow a revised route, starting on Lemon Quay and finishing at High Cross outside Truro Cathedral. A dedicated accessible viewing area will be available at High Cross at the end of the procession.
The vibrant celebrations will extend beyond parade day itself. In the lead-up to St Piran’s Day, Cornwall Dance School will be delivering traditional Cornish dance workshops in local schools, giving young people the chance to learn about Cornwall’s heritage and take part in the parade.
Adding to the festivities, Truro Farmers Market will host its popular St Piran’s Market on Saturday 7th March, celebrating the very best of local produce and Cornish craftsmanship.
The Mayor of Truro, Councillor Chris Wells, said: “The Mayoress and I are really looking forward to taking part in this year’s parade, especially as it marks its 40th Anniversary. It will be a pleasure to welcome everyone as they arrive at the Cathedral steps. St Piran’s Day is a wonderful chance for our community to come together and celebrate Cornwall’s rich culture and traditions.”
Truro’s city centre will also be joining in with the celebrations, thanks to the annual shop window dressing competition. Judged on the morning of 5th March by Deputy Mayor Councillor Loic Rich and Town Crier Lionel Knight, the winning business will be announced at High Cross at 1.30pm and awarded a trophy to display for the year. City centre businesses wishing to participate in the competition are invited to contact Truro City Council at: events@truro.gov.uk.
President of the Truro Old Cornwall Society, Bert Biscoe, said: “Let’s stand in High Cross, on St Piran’s Day beside the wayside cross, rediscovered in the 1960. It’s a link between our time and that of St Piran, it’s a moment to celebrate nature, continuity, peace and self-expression – let’s stand together to sing ‘Trelawny’ and celebrate Piran and Kernow. Let’s welcome Spring and sample, if only for a moment, an unbroken strand of hope and Cornish warmth. Goel Piran da. Kernow bys vyken.”
For more information about St Piran’s Day in Truro, please go to the Visit Truro website – www.visittruro.org.uk and follow @Truro City Council and @Visit Truro on Facebook for updates.
For further information or interview requests, please contact:
- Events (Truro City Council): events@truro.gov.uk
- Visit Truro (Truro City Council): visittruro@truro.gov.uk
- Truro Old Cornwall Society: bertbiscoe@btinternet.com
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