JOYFUL celebrations of Cornish culture will fill the streets as Truro City Council and Truro Old Cornwall Society prepare to mark St Piran’s Day in partnership with Salt Projects Ltd.

Residents and visitors to Truro are invited to gather on Lemon Quay from 12.30pm on Thursday, March 5, with the 40th anniversary parade setting off at 1pm.

With traditional music, dance and a strong sense of community pride, the procession will follow a revised route from Lemon Quay to High Cross outside Truro Cathedral, where there will be a dedicated accessible viewing area.

In the lead-up to St Piran’s Day, Cornwall Dance School will deliver traditional Cornish dance workshops in local schools. And on Saturday, March 7, Truro Farmers Market will host its popular St Piran’s Market, celebrating the best of local produce and Cornish craftsmanship.

City mayor Cllr Chris Wells said: “St Piran’s Day is a wonderful chance for our community to come together and celebrate Cornwall’s rich culture and traditions. The Mayoress and I are looking forward to taking part in this year’s parade, and it will be a pleasure to welcome everyone as they arrive at the Cathedral steps.”

The annual shop window dressing competition will be judged on the morning of March 5 by deputy mayor Cllr 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.

The City of Truro Steam Roller will be returning for its second year, with details to be confirmed closer to the event.

Cllr Bert Biscoe, president of the Truro Old Cornwall Society, described the event as “a link between our time and that of St Piran, and a moment to celebrate nature, continuity, peace and self-expression. Let’s stand together to sing ‘Trelawny’ and celebrate Piran and Kernow.”