Saturday 29th July 2023
Welcome
Held on either the last Saturday of July or the first Saturday in August each year, the St Wilfrid's Procession is a unique event that was traditionally held to mark the feast of St Wilfrid.
The origins of the procession date back to 1108 when King Henry 1st granted a royal charter to the City Of Ripon to hold an annual fair.
It is however a contested and debated topic with historians unable to decide whether it was to mark the birthday of St Wilfrid or to celebrate his return from unjust exile in around 705AD.
Whichever reason the charter was granted, the past few years have seen the procession go from strength to strength, survive a global pandemic that has seen it cancelled in the traditional sense twice & attracted attention from all over the world with entrants travelling from as far as Australia & the United States of America to take part.




Support The Procession
Help keep an ancient tradition alive for generations to come.
Make A Donation
Without the donations and support of the general public & spectators, the St Wilfrid's Procession would not be possible.
Please dig deep and help us keep this ancient tradition alive!
Volunteer
The St Wilfrid's Procession is organised by a small team of volunteers from all walks of life & a diverse range of backgrounds.
We are always looking for new talent to join our team, so if you are interested, click the button below.
Become A Sponsor
Without the generosity of our sponsors, the St Wilfrid's Procession committee would be unable to organise as large an event as we have become accustomed to.
If you are a business owner and are interested in becoming a sponsor, click the button below.
Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news, announcements and updates from the committee.
Get Involved
Find out how you can get involved.
Countdown To The Procession
Saturday 29th July 2023
Enter A Float
Decoration Hints & Tips
Volunteering Opportunities
Insurance Advice
Gallery
Image gallery from past Processions.
Location
Find the perfect space to watch the Procession.
Get In Touch
Please use the contact form below to get in touch with the St Wilfrid's Procession committee.
Once we receive your message, a member of our team will assign the message to the most appropriate committee member for your enquiry and they will get back to you at their earliest convenience.