St Wilfrids Procession

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St Wilfrids Procession An annual procession in Ripon, dating back to 1108.
2026 procession will be held on Saturday 1st August!

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 are rumoured to date back to around 1108 when King Henry 1st granted a royal charter to the City Of Ripon to hold an annual fair in honour of a patron saint, although it is debatable whether it was to honour St Wilfrid or St Peter but due to the annual feast being held, it is more likely to be the former. Over the past 50 years, the procession has gone from strength to strength, survived 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.

Time to remember Annette, the lovely person she was, and all that she did for St Wilfrids Procession and Ripon. 🥲 We are...
01/10/2026

Time to remember Annette, the lovely person she was, and all that she did for St Wilfrids Procession and Ripon. 🥲 We are sure there will be lots of people at the service.

We are humbled that Annette's family have chosen St Wilfrids Procession for any donations; we know this would have meant an awful lot to her.

If you wish to donate, this can be done securely online using the following link: https://shorturl.at/0GCFJ

RIP Annette.

The St Wilfrid’s Procession Committee is heartbroken and deeply shocked at the news that Annette has sadly passed away.A...
25/09/2026

The St Wilfrid’s Procession Committee is heartbroken and deeply shocked at the news that Annette has sadly passed away.

Annette worked tirelessly and selflessly as part of the committee for many, many years. She cared deeply about St Wilfrid’s Procession, Ripon and the wider community and gave so much of her time and energy to helping make the Procession the special occasion it is.

Annette will be greatly missed by everyone on the committee and by so many across Ripon.

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Annette’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time. ❤️

The many dogs of the St Wilfrid's Procession.Can you find your doggo? Let us know their names and if they enjoyed their ...
09/08/2026

The many dogs of the St Wilfrid's Procession.
Can you find your doggo?
Let us know their names and if they enjoyed their day!

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How has it been a week already!We loved having you all share the day with us and already can't wait until next year!🎉🎡🚜💙...
08/08/2026

How has it been a week already!
We loved having you all share the day with us and already can't wait until next year!

🎉🎡🚜💙

05/08/2026

Ripon Swimming Club's 'RIpOn DE JANEIRO' float was crowned the winner. 👑

05/08/2026

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