Preparations are well underway for Truro’s annual St Piran’s Day parade, organised by Truro City Council in partnership with Truro Old Cornwall Society and Salt Projects Ltd. This year, the parade will take place on Thursday 5th March 2026, and will celebrate Cornwall’s patron saint with traditional dance, music, and community spirit.
Residents and visitors to Truro are encouraged to gather on Lemon Quay from 12.30pm, ready for the procession which will set off at 1.00pm. This year’s route will be longer than in previous years, starting on Lemon Quay and ending at High Cross. Full route details will be published closer to the event.
City centre businesses are invited to take part in the annual St Piran’s Day Shop Window Competition, which will be judged on the morning of Thursday 5th March by the Deputy Mayor of Truro, Cllr Loic Rich, and Truro’s Town Crier, Lionel Knight. If you wish to participate in the competition, please contact Truro City Council at: events@truro.gov.uk
More information about the programme and activities will be announced next month. In the meantime, residents and visitors are encouraged to check the Visit Truro website – www.visittruro.org.uk and follow Truro City Council on Facebook for the latest updates.
If you would like more information or wish to interview anyone about the event, please refer to the relevant contact details below:
- Events (Truro City Council): events@truro.gov.uk
- Visit Truro (Truro City Council): visittruro@truro.gov.uk
- Truro Old Cornwall Society: bertbiscoe@btinternet.com