St Piran's Day(Cornwall)
A cultural and religious celebration in Cornwall honoring St Piran, patron saint of tin miners.
St Piran’s Day on March 5 marks the feast of St Piran, a 5th-century Irish missionary who became the patron saint of Cornwall and its tin-mining community. Festivities include parades, music, traditional dances, and the flying of the Cornish flag. Communities gather to sample local foods, crafts, and participate in historical reenactments celebrating Cornwall’s mining heritage. The day blends religious services with secular celebrations of Cornish identity, language, and culture. St Piran’s banner of a white cross on a black field, symbolizing tin purity, is displayed proudly throughout the region. The festival attracts locals and tourists, offering a vibrant insight into Cornwall’s traditions.
St Piran's Day
Cornwall