Gloucester Day

Celebrating the end of the Siege of Gloucester during the first English Civil War, this first day of the Gloucester History Festival has a strong community focus with historical re-enactments, parades and lots of fun.

11.00 Mock Mayor of Barton’s Parade

This parade is intentionally comical filled with larger than life Gloucester Characters, traditional costumes, entertainers, music and above all FUN. The parade winds its way around the city centre streets and ends with a tongue in cheek mayor making ceremony in the presence of the real Mayor and Sherriff of Gloucester.

Parade route: Starts outside Boots in Eastgate Street. travels up to The Cross , Westgate Street, St John’s Lane, Northgate Street over The Cross into Southgate Street where the Mock Mayor Making ceremony takes place just past St Michael’s Tower.

11.20 Mock Mayor Making Ceremony

The fun and entertaining Mock Mayor Making ceremony takes place at The Cross with amazing costumes and characters.

The Parade then continues to St Mary de Crypt Church.

12.00  Gloucester Day Thanksgiving service at St Mary de Crypt Church.

Everyone is invited to attend this free service.

14.00 Gloucester Day Parade

Involves hundreds of participants young and old representing social and community groups,joined by marching bands and  led by The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Gloucester.

Route:  Constitution Walk (behind City Museum) to Eastgate Street, Queen’s Walk,  Eastgate Street, The Cross ,Westgate Street, College Green,  Northgate Street via St John’s Lane and up to The Cross, Southgate Street  dispersing outside Brunswick Baptist Church