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Colour, community, and wildlife - the Lord Mayor’s Procession 2026
The Lord Mayor’s Procession 2026 brings together community groups, performers, schools, and organisations from across Norwich for a fun, free parade where everything must be pushed, pulled, carried, or worn.
It’s all about colour, movement, music, and community spirit as the procession moves through the city.
This year’s theme, “Wild About Norwich,” invites everyone to celebrate the city’s nature and wildlife and show off Norwich’s wild side.
Be part of this year’s procession!
We’re calling on groups, makers, performers and community organisations to help flood the streets with colour, creativity and wild imagination.
Proud of where you live, your hobby or your heritage? Share it with the city at Norwich’s biggest street party. The theme is "Wild About Norwich" – how will you interpret it?
Don’t delay – entries close Friday 19 June 2026.
About this year's event
What is it?
The Lord Mayor's Procession is a free to attend highlight of the Lord Mayor's Weekend.
Come along to cheer on and spectate, vote for your favourite entry, and donate to the Lord Mayor's chosen charity.
After the parade, you're invited to explore the rest of the Lord Mayor's Weekend programme, including the Lord Mayor's Garden Party, as the city celebrates it's creativity, community spirit and natural beauty.
Where and when is it?
The parade sets off from Norwich Cathedral at 3pm on Saturday 11 July 2026 and makes its way through the city, ending at Chapelfield Gardens.
The procession will arrive to Chapelfield Gardens by approx 4:30pm.
Procession route
The route comes out of the Cathedral into Tombland, up Queens St then follows St Andrews Street, on to Exchange Street, passing the Market Place, and up on to Theatre Street.
A map showing this year's route will be made available here soon.
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