Cornwall’s national day celebrates its patron saint, St Piran, with parades, music, and cultural events across the county. The main parade in Truro sets off from Lemon Quay at 1pm, but celebrations take place in Bodmin, Falmouth, Marazion, Launceston, Redruth, Perranporth, and many other towns.
Expect Cornish flags everywhere, pasty-eating, traditional music, and a proud display of Cornish identity. St Piran is said to have sailed from Ireland on a millstone and landed at Perranporth, where he discovered tin smelting — giving Cornwall its famous white cross on a black flag.
A genuinely community-driven day that captures the spirit of Cornwall. Free to attend everywhere.