SAINT PIRAN'S DAY (UK)(6TH CENTURY)
Categories: Anniversary & United Kingdom & Ireland
Location: United Kingdom
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: January 26, 2025
Location: United Kingdom
Type of Event: Daily Event
Updated: January 26, 2025
About National Saint Piran's Day in the United Kingdom
National Saint Piran's Day in the United Kingdom is celebrated every year on March 5th as the national day of Cornwall. Saint Piran is famed for the discovery of tin. Origins of this holiday date back to the late 19th century and early 20th century. Feasting on large amounts of food and alcohol is a long held tradition. Modern Celebrations in many towns and cities consist of parades, festivals with singing and Cornish music and processions through the streets.
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