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GLOUCESTER DAY 2026 Celebrate Gloucester’s history, traditions and community with a full day of events across the city centre. GLOUCESTER DAY 2026 Celebrate Gloucester’s history, traditions and community with a full day of events across the city centre. Saturday, 5th September 2026 10am–4pm Gloucester city centre What’s happening: 11am – Mock Mayor of Barton Parade 11:20am – Mock Mayor meets the Mayor of Gloucester at Southgate Street 12pm – Thanksgiving Service at St Mary de Crypt, Southgate Street 2pm – Gloucester Day Parade 10am–4pm – Sealed Knot Living History behind St Mary de Crypt 3pm – Ordinance and Artillery Display From 4pm – After party at The Folk of Gloucester The Folk of Gloucester will also be open from 10am, with children’s activities, music, displays, café and bar. There will also be entertainment, music, food, community groups and stalls throughout Gloucester’s historic Four Gate Streets. Come into the city, bring family and friends and be part of a day that celebrates Gloucester past and present. Our city. Our history. Our Gloucester. GLOUCESTER IS GLORIOUS! (No need to print ticket, just please turn up.)

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